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1759. Smeaton's Tower is a redundant lighthouse, now a memorial to civil engineer John Smeaton, designer of the third and most notable Eddystone Lighthouse. A major step forward in lighthouse design, Smeaton's structure was in use from 1759 to 1877, until erosion of the ledge it was built upon forced new construction.
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- former lighthouse, and memorial
In 2024, Smeaton's Tower will be open: • 10am-5pm, Tuesday-Sunday from Saturday 30 March-Sunday 29 September • 10am-5pm, 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27 October and 29 October-3 November • Last entries are at 4.30pm . Occasional closures. Smeaton's Tower is occasionally closed for special events and essential maintenance.
Smeaton’s Tower (or Smeaton’s Light) was the third of four famous lighthouses that have been built to mark the dangerous Eddystone Reef, a treacherous group of rocks that lie some 14 miles south west of Plymouth. Most of the Eddystone reef is submerged and only three feet of rock is visible at high tide – even on calm days, water can be ...
A centrepiece on Plymouth's Hoe, Smeaton's Tower has become one of the South West's most well-known landmarks. The lighthouse was originally built on the Eddystone reef in 1759 at a cost of £40,000, but was taken down in the early 1880s when it was discovered that the sea was undermining the rock it was standing on.
- The Hoe, Plymouth, PL1 2NZ, Devon
- 01752 304774
Nov 27, 2020 · Lighthouse History. Smeaton’s Tower was the third lighthouse to be built on the notorious Eddystone Reef offshore from Plymouth. This reef is submerged with just 1-metre of rock visible at high tide making it almost impossible to locate. The first lighthouse on Eddystone was built in 1698 but was destroyed in the ‘Great Storm” in 1703.
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One of the most recognizable structures on Plymouth Hoe is Smeaton’s Tower, a historic lighthouse. Originally built on the Eddystone Reef in 1759 by engineer John Smeaton, it was dismantled and reassembled on the Hoe in 1884 after being replaced by a newer lighthouse. It is now a popular visitor attraction and offers panoramic views […]
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Sunday. 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Write a review. About. A centrepiece on Plymouth's Hoe, Smeaton's Tower is one of the city's most recognisable and well-loved landmarks. The lighthouse was originally built out on the notorious Eddystone Reef in 1759. It was taken down in the early 1880s and approximately two thirds of its ...
