Barr Beacon

Barr Beacon is a hill on the edge of Walsall, West Midlands, England, very near the border with Birmingham.

It is historically the site of a beacon where fires were lit in times of impending attack or on celebratory occasions.

[2] Colonel J. H. Wilkinson of the Staffordshire Volunteer Infantry Brigade responded by purchasing it, then transferring it to a trust.

[citation needed] As one of the highest points in the West Midlands county, Barr Beacon has panoramic views.

[5] On one summit is Barr Beacon Reservoir, a South Staffordshire Waterworks Company covered drinking water reservoir with radio masts and on the other a war memorial consisting of a raised dais, covered by a copper-clad wooden[6] dome supported by eight columns.

The opening ceremony in April 1919
Tree planting at The opening ceremony, by the Mayor, A. J. Llewellen
Barr Beacon Beeches planted by Sir Joseph Scott BART, of Great Barr Hall circa 1799 - Walsall MBC - 1997
Blue plaque , erected 1997, marking the planting of Beech trees by Sir Joseph Scott Bart., of Great Barr Hall , circa 1799