Near
Lizard Point is the
Lizard Lighthouse. If you are a fan of lighthouses, you must visit this one! Built in 1751, the lighthouse has been operated and maintained by
Trinity House since 1771. Trinity House is a charitable organization dedicated to the safety, welfare and training of mariners. Inside, is the
Lizard Lighthouse Visitors Centre. We recommend the tours of the lighthouse. The design is much different from the ones I'm used to seeing in the the US. While ours are usually a single, tall tower, this one consists of two towers. The eastern tower is still functioning. However, the western lantern was removed sometime after 1903. The buildings that supported the twin lighthouses are much more extensive than I see across the pond.
Nearby, on Bass Point, is the
Lloyds Signal Station and the
Lizard Coastwatch Station which we did not have time to visit.
Click on my photos below to see them in high resolution on Flickr. You can view the entire set in high resolution by clicking
here!
Approaching Lizard Lighthouse Heritage Centre
Eastern Tower
Fog Signal
Lantern
Lens
Bass Point with the Lloyds Signal and Coastwatch Stations
You can view the entire set in high resolution by clicking
here!
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