The League of Extraordinary Cachers (LEC)
Formed in 2015, the League of Extraordinary Cachers are a group of enthusiastic, independent geocachers, who; enjoy shared geocaching adventures, want to meet as many geocachers as possible and encourage geocaching, whilst having lots and lots of fun. We champion the use of digital technology including Facebook, YouTube and Twitter and use them to promote geocaching worldwide, with great success!
Leith Hill Tower
This is the LEC's fifth monthly meet up and it will take place outside Leith Hill Tower.
On the summit of Leith Hill is an 18th-century Gothic tower. In 1765-6 Richard Hull of nearby Leith Hill Place built "Prospect House", later to become known as Leith Hill Tower, with the intention of raising the hill above 1,000 ft (305 m) above sea level. The tower is 19.5 metres (64 ft) high and consisted of two rooms "neatly furnished", with a Latin inscription above the door announcing that it had been built not only for his own pleasure, but also for the enjoyment of others.
When he died in 1772, at his request he was buried under the tower. Following his death, the building was stripped of its contents, doors and windows, and fell into ruin. As a result, the tower was filled with rubble and concrete, and the entrance bricked up.
The tower was fully restored by the National Trust in 1984. This restoration included the removal of rubble and concrete and fitting safety features such as a handrail in the narrow staircase. Leith Hill Tower has a comprehensive display explaining the history of the tower. Standing on the top of Leith Hill Tower you are at the highest point in the south-east of England at 1029ft (329m).
You are therefore invited to attend this event at:
Leith Hill Tower, Leith Hill, Surrey
On
Sunday 22nd May 2016
From
1:30pm to 2:30pm
Refreshments are available nearby but I will be providing cakes and pastries, so to ensure that there are sufficient amounts please log your intention to attend as soon as possible.
Parking can be found nearby. There will be an event log to sign and an appropriate container for TBs and Geocoins. However, unfortunately due to the event's location it is unsuitable for large trackables.
So, why not come along, you'll be made to feel very welcome 