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Managing Organization:
Plymouth Dome
Website: http://www.plymouthdome.info
Email:
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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