Trevose Head Lighthouse, Lighthouse and Grade II listed building on Trevose Head, Cornwall, England
Description
Trevose Head Lighthouse is a circular brick tower rising 27 meters tall with a parapet walkway and lantern topped by a weathervane at its peak. The structure stands beside two keeper's cottages that once housed the lighthouse staff.
History
Engineer James Walker designed this lighthouse in 1847, with construction completed by Jacob and Thomas Oliver and Sons from Falmouth. A fog signal was installed in 1882 to guide vessels safely through bad weather.
Culture
The lighthouse stands as an example of Victorian maritime engineering, featuring two single-storey keeper's cottages that show how lighthouse staff lived and worked. These buildings reveal the daily routine of those who kept the light burning for passing ships.
Practical
The lighthouse is reachable via various walking trails near St Merryn with different routes suited to different fitness levels. Parking is available nearby, and the site remains accessible during most tidal conditions, though coastal weather can change quickly.
Did you know?
The tower features a weathervane at its peak that serves both decoration and function, helping vessels understand wind patterns near the headland. The combination of light and fog signal made this location a complete warning system for one of the coast's most dangerous stretches.
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