Coombe
Hill, near Wendover, stands 257m (843ft) above sea level (about 3m
lower than the summit of the hill) and is crowned with an impressive
monument to the Boer War and is a popular viewpoint. The memorial was
erected, and unveiled, on 4th November 1904 to the memory of the men
from Buckinghamshire who had died in the Boer War. Since it was erected
it has been struck by lightning, virtually demolishing it, in 1939 it
was restored which then caused problems during World War 2 when it
became necessary to camouflage it to avoid it being used as a sighting
landmark by enemy aircraft.
On a clear day you get to see a spectacular view across miles of the
Aylesbury Vale. This is a favourite place for dog walkers and
families flying kites. |
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