Survey Data
Reg No
13900201
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Technical
Original Use
Beacon
Date
1870 - 1890
Coordinates
312848, 318753
Date Recorded
18/07/2005
Date Updated
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Description
Freestanding light beacon, built c. 1880, one of a pair. Circular-plan, tapering shaft, conical roof. Ashlar granite roof, projecting eaves corbel string. Uncoursed rubble granite walling. Pointed arch window openings to upper stage, ashlar granite dressings, flush sills, painted timber casements. Segmental-headed entrance door opening located above high water mark, ashlar granite dressings, dressed granite threshold step, painted timber vertically-sheeted door, wrought-iron approach ladder. Located at edge of deep water channel, surrounded by water at high tide.
Appraisal
This lighthouse beacon not only fulfils a practical navigational function but also makes an interesting contribution to the lough at this point. It exhibits high quality masonry construction.