(1) Smeaton's Tower

Located in Plymouth, Devon, England.

Built in 1759 Smeaton’s Tower was originally the third lighthouse on the Eddystone Reef which is 9 miles south west of Rame Head in Cornwall.

It was first lit by candles and was in operation until 1877 when it was found that the rocks that it was built on were eroding. When large waves hit the lighthouse it moved from side to side like a wobbly tooth.

The upper part of the lighthouse was moved to its present site on Plymouth Hoe in 1882. Now it is a listed building and serves as a tourist attraction.

Plymouth Hoe the piece of land that the lighthouse is on is world famous. Sir Francis Drake played bowls on the Hoe before going off to beat the Spanish Armada.

This photograph was taken from the hotel that I was stayed inand shows the view across the Hoe including the war memorial and of course Smeaton's Tower. Beyond the lighthouse a cruise ship and naval vessel share Plymouth Sound demonstrating the two big industries of the city - tourism and the navy.

I really like Plymouth, I lived in Devon for 4 years and I always enjoy going back to visit the area.

I went to Smeaton's Tower on the 30th July 2000 and this is the first lighthouse in my collection.