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| HER Number: | MDV19596 |
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| Name: | South Lighthouse, Lundy |
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Summary
Lighthouse built in 1896-1897.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SS 143 436 |
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| Map Sheet: | SS14SW |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Lundy |
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| District | Torridge |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | LUNDY |
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Protected Status
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SS14SW/72
- Old Listed Building Ref (II)
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- LIGHTHOUSE (Built, XIX - 1896 AD (Between) to 1897 AD (Between))
Full description
Blackwell, A. E., 1959 - 1961, Mortehoe Notes, 318 (Article in Serial). SDV86748.
Lighthouse at southern end of Lundy island. Shows one white light every two minutes.
Langham, M., 1986, The Heaven Family of Lundy, 93-121 (Article in Serial). SDV730.
National Trust, 1989, Lundy, Devon. Vol. One, 47 (Report - Survey). SDV1275.
Started in 1896 along with north light in order to replace inadequate old light. Built by Trinity House and finished in 1897. Equipment from old light re-used in south light (removed in 1962). Lantern mounted on a 52ft tower. Other details: 101,169.
Department of Environment, 1991, Lundy, 4 (List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest). SDV7171.
Granite built, rendered and blocked out. Flat roof behind parapets. Circular tower with single storey square engine room attached on SE side. Covered passage of NW site leads to rectangular single storey accommodation block on higher ground level. Tower has small windows and large cornice with cast iron balustrade and large lattice-glazed lantern. Weathervane on top. Engine room is a later addition. Passage and accommodation block have stepped cornice and blocking course concealing flat roof. Sash windows with glazing bars and plank doors.
Robertson, P., 1995, Marine Archaeology and Lundy Marine Nature Reserve: An Assessment for English Nature and the Landmark Trust, 3 (Report - non-specific). SDV349969.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV1275 | Report - Survey: National Trust. 1989. Lundy, Devon. Vol. One. National Trust Archaeological Survey Report. 1. A4 Stapled + Digital. 47. |
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| SDV349969 | Report - non-specific: Robertson, P.. 1995. Marine Archaeology and Lundy Marine Nature Reserve: An Assessment for English Nature and the Landmark Trust. A4 Grip Bound + Digital. 3. |
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| SDV7171 | List of Blds of Arch or Historic Interest: Department of Environment. 1991. Lundy. Historic Houses Register. A4 Spiral Bound. 4. |
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| SDV730 | Article in Serial: Langham, M.. 1986. The Heaven Family of Lundy. Transactions of the Devonshire Association. 118. Unknown. 93-121. |
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| SDV86748 | Article in Serial: Blackwell, A. E.. 1959 - 1961. Mortehoe Notes. Devon and Cornwall Notes and Queries. 28. Unknown. 318. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV19595 | Related to: North Lighthouse, Lundy (Building) |
| MDV31 | Related to: Old Lighthouse on Lundy (Building) |
| MDV45915 | Related to: Powder Magazine SSW of Lundy South Lighthouse (Building) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Mar 23 2023 4:19PM |
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