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SX4753 : Down the hole, Smeaton's Tower

taken 2 years ago, near to Plymouth, England

Down the hole, Smeaton's Tower
Down the hole, Smeaton's Tower
Showing the very narrow access to the upper floors of the lighthouse.
Smeaton's Tower

Smeaton's Tower was originally built on the Eddystone reef in 1759 and was taken down in the early 1880s.

Now standing at 72 foot high it offers fantastic views of Plymouth Sound and beyond from its Lantern Room.


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Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts Park and Public Gardens City, Town centre Docks, Harbours Former: Lighthouse Person: John Smeaton Period: Mid 18th Century Date: 1759 other tags: Grade I Listed Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
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SX4753, 1397 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Alan Murray-Rust   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Friday, 30 June, 2023   (more nearby)
Submitted
Wednesday, 12 July, 2023
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SX 4776 5379 [10m precision]
WGS84: 50:21.8563N 4:8.5119W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SX 4776 5379
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North-northwest (about 337 degrees)
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