31/05/2022
Beacons
England has a long tradition of celebrating Royal Jubilees, Weddings and Coronations with the lighting of beacons.
In 1977, 2002 and 2012 beacons were lit to celebrate the Silver, Golden and Diamond Jubilees.
There are four types of beacons which can be lit for historic occasions:
- A free-standing beacon fuelled by bottle gas
- A beacon brazier with a metal shield.
- A bonfire beacon
- A Bishops Frome strawman
If you are organising a beacon lighting:
What NOT to do
- Do not light beacons in strong winds
- Do not use lighting fluid or accelerant on a lit beacon
- Do not leave a lit beacon unattended
What TO Do
- Obtain the landowners’ permission
- Locate bonfire beacons at least 60m away from buildings, roads, railways and public rights of way
- Avoid overhead power lines
- Construct a safety barrier
- Liaise with the local authority licensing officer about necessary permissions
- Check The Queens Platinum Jubilee Beacon site for more information
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