Site Event/Activity record EEM14813 - 2020: HS - Foreland Lighthouse

Technique(s)

Organisation

Trinity House

Date

March 2020

Description

Design, access and heritage statement in support of removal of original rotating Fresnel Lens system and mercury it floats upon, together with other small alterations. The upper floor of the lighthouse including lanterm room, optics and rotation system was designed and installed by Chance Brothers of Spon Lane, Smethwick, who also created the Crystal Palace and the opal faces on the Elizabeth Tower.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Report: Anonymous. 2020. DAS incorporating heritage statement: Replacement light system at Lynmouth Foreland Lighthouse.

Map

Location

Location Lynmouth Foreland Lighthouse, Foreland Point, Countisbury, Lynton, Devon
Grid reference SS 7538 5109 (point)
Map sheet SS75SE
Civil Parish COUNTISBURY, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

  • Foreland Lighthouse (Building)

Record last edited

Apr 15 2020 11:28AM