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Godrevy Lighthouse The lighthouse built in 1858 on Godrevy Island in St Ives bay is a white octagonal tower, 86 feet (26 m) high and made of rubble, stone and mortar. The original light was a revolving white one, with a fixed red light below the main light, which could be seen over a 45-degree […]
Continue readingEddystone Lighthouse The Eddystone Lighthouse Position 50° 10’.80 N 04° 15’.90 W Eddystone Lighthouse is located 13 miles South west of Plymouth and is probably the most famous lighthouse in Britain. This video clip is from the BBC Coastwatch program and provides some background to the construction as well as a trip out to the […]
Continue readingLizard Lighthouse at Lizard Point in Cornwall The Lizard Lighthouse and the surrounding buildings a prominent structure at Lizard point. Adjacent to a national Trust car park which affords entry to the coastal path and some walks with stunning views. The UKs most southerly point. The modern electric fog signal, located on the lantern balcony, […]
Continue readingTater Du Lighthouse Tater Du lighthouse in Cornwall. Located about 5 miles from Lands End, is a nice 30 min walk along the coastal path from picturesque Lamorna Cove. Tater Du Lighthouse is Cornwall’s most recently built lighthouse. The construction of the lighthouse followed the tragedy of losing a small Spanish coaster called the Juan […]
Continue readingPendeen Lighthouse For nearly 100 years Pendeen Lighthouse between St Just and St Ives, in the west of Cornwall has been guiding passing vessels and warning of the dangerous waters around Pendeen Watch. The original oil lamp was replaced by an electric one in 1926. Around the lamp revolves an apparatus containing the lenses. This […]
Continue readingGodrevy Lighthouse is close to St. Ives. A popular Surfing beach at Gwythian, the coastal path and area is in the hands of the National Trust in Cornwall. This a popular area for seal watching an they can often be seen “hauled out” at Mutton Cove. Godrevy Lighthouse Cliffs and Seals The National Trust run […]
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