Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee beacon - Breedon on the Hill, Leicestershire
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member SMacB
N 52° 48.346 W 001° 23.934
30U E 607928 N 5851866
The Breedon Beacon - Commissioned for the Queen's Golden Jubilee, July 2002
Waymark Code: WMHZF5
Location: East Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 08/31/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree
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This beacon was first lit on July 3 2002 in celebration of the Queen's golden jubilee.
The second lighting was October 21 2005 to mark the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar.
The last event was July 4 2012 in celebration of the Queen's diamond jubilee. (visit link)
Type of Historic Marker: Fire Beacon

Age/Event Date: 07/03/2002

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