Managing Organization: Plymouth Dome
Website: http://www.plymouthdome.info Email: enquiries@plymouthdome.info
Notes: This tower was erected in 1759 as the fourth tower at the Eddystone Rocks. It was the first successful waveswept tower in the world. After the tower was replaced by a new one, it was rebuilt at Plymouth Hoe as a monument to its builder, John Smeaton. The bottom part of the tower can still be seen near the present Eddystone Light. Description of Tower: Conical granite tower with red and white bands.
This light is not operational
Date Present Tower Built: 1759 Date Deactivated: 1882 Current Use: Historic structure. Open To Public? Yes. Directions: See www.plymouthdome.info for directions and for the current hours the tower is open.
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