Sea Shore Looking South Lizard Point Lighthouse Heritage Centre
by Wayne Moran
Title
Sea Shore Looking South Lizard Point Lighthouse Heritage Centre
Artist
Wayne Moran
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Photograph - Fine Art Photography
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Lizard Point Lighthouse Heritage Centre
The Lizard Lighthouse is a lighthouse at Lizard Point, Cornwall, England, built to guide vessels passing through the English Channel. It was often the welcoming beacon to persons returning to England, where on a clear night, the reflected light could be seen 100 mi away.
A light was first exhibited here in 1619, built thanks to the efforts of Sir Christopher Dimaline but it was extinguished and the tower demolished in 1630 because of difficulties in raising funds for its operation and maintenance.
The current lighthouse, consisting of two towers with cottages between them, was built in 1751 by the landowner Thomas Fonnereau; each tower was topped by a coal-fired brazier. Trinity House took responsibility for the installation in 1771. In 1812 the coal burners on each tower were replaced with Argand lamps and reflectors. In each tower a fixed arrangement of nineteen lamps and reflectors was installed. In 1873 the original lamps and reflectors were still in use. That year, because of the number of wrecks still occurring around the Point, the decision was taken to upgrade the lights and provide a fog signal.
More: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lizard_Lighthouse
https://waynemoranphotography.com/blog/your-best-itinerary-to-see-the-most-of-england/
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December 5th, 2022
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Lesley Evered
Congratulations, your picture has been FEATURED on the home page in the group COASTAL COUNTIES OF SOUTHERN ENGLAND UK on 30th March 2023. Like/Favourite. You are invited to add this featured image to the group discussion page "BEST TWELVE FEATURED IMAGES - APRIL to JUNE 2023" Please include your 30th March feature in this April to June discussion.
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