For important guidance on the use of this record, please click
here.
If you have any comments or new information about this record, please email us.
| HER Number: | MCO62526 |
|---|
| Name: | ST MAWES - C19 electric light director's cell |
|---|
Summary
An electric light director's cell, virtually identical to one at Pendennis Castle, was constructed c1896 in Castle Field beside the minefield observation station. From here the defence electric lights above the beach at St Mawes could be controlled by an observer overlooking the minefield. The cell survives minus its equipment and joinery. Proposals to consolidate the building were made in 1998.
Protected Status: None recorded
Other Statuses/Codes: none recorded
Monument Type(s):
Full description
An electric light director's cell, virtually identical to one at Pendennis Castle, was constructed c1896 in Castle Field beside the minefield observation station. From here the defence electric lights above the beach at St Mawes could be controlled by an observer overlooking the minefield. The cell survives minus its equipment and joinery. Proposals to consolidate the building were made in 1998 (1).
<1> Linzey, R, 2000, Fortress Falmouth. An conservation plan for the historic defences of Falmouth Haven Vol II (2000), site W14 (Cornwall Event Report). SCO1563.
Sources / Further Reading
| [1] | SCO1563 - Cornwall Event Report: Linzey, R. 2000. Fortress Falmouth. An conservation plan for the historic defences of Falmouth Haven Vol II (2000). site W14. |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- ECO455 - Fortress Falmouth
Related records
| 18708 | Part of: ST MAWES - C16 castle (Monument) |
Search results generated by the HBSMR Gateway from exeGesIS SDM Ltd.