Jubilee Compass, Millennium Arboretum Viewing Point - Maughold, Isle of Man - Compass Roses on Waymarking.com

The Jubilee Compass was constructed in 2012 to mark Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee. (The Queen in the Isle of Man has the title Lord of Man).

The Compass is constructed from small pebbles with the compass points, North, South, East and West being picked out in white pebbles. Also in white pebbles are:

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The Compass was constructed with help from local school children and fund by Maughold Parish Commissioners. The Commissioners minutes for Monday 6th February 2012 record the decision to construct the Compass

12.30. Any other Business
- Mrs Fargher raised the matter of events for the Queens Diamond Jubilee. Mrs Stephens proposed the construction of a compass made from pebbles at the Arboretum viewing point. She suggested that children from the [Dhoon]school could assist in producing the Compass. Mrs Stephens to co-ordinate and liaise with the school. Mrs Stephens also proposed that the Captain of the Parish, Mrs Lace, plant a commemorative tree at the facility. This was agreed. Mrs Fargher suggested liaising with Maughold Social Club to offer any support for events being planned for the jubilee.
Action:clerk instructed to contact MSC. Mrs Stephens to liaise with school, Mrs Lace and clerk to co-ordinate pebble compass and tree planting.

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