BENCHMARKS continued
Benchmarker's great campaign has enjoyed early success. However recently, with much of the low-hanging fruit well and truly plucked, doubts have arisen as to whether it is viable to continue. An option could be to just declare “mission accomplished” and quietly withdraw; tempting but not really Benchmarker's style. And then, just as it seemed the situation was lost, along came a loyal member of the 'Coalition of the Willing' - Mr. M.C. - with a triple-whammy. The first of these - at Victoria Hill in Dublin - appears below, while the others will appear presently.
Victoria Hill today is probably better know as Killiney Hill. It got the name in 1887 to mark the 50th anniversary of the reign of Queen Victoria. Back in those days British monarchs would visit Dublin with reasonable frequency. Of late it's has stretched out to 100 years or so.
Below: The 'mark at Victoria Hill.
Above: A gateway to Victoria Hill with the 'mark near the base of the pillar at centre.