The ‘lost’ beacon on Beacon Hill

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Beacon Hill is one of Leicestershire’s popular country parks and is one of many beacon hills across the UK. Much of the park is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). It’s also the second highest point in Leicestershire – on a clear day Belvoir Castle can be seen, as well as the hills in the Peak District. But, what you may not know, is that there is an actual ancient beacon up there too. Ben Jackson explores the site with historian Peter Liddle. Produced by Pete Wardman. If you want to know as soon as a new episode is available, make sure you subscribe to Secret Leicestershire on BBC Sounds and have push notifications turned on.