Lytton Hill, Heritage-listed signal station in Lytton, Australia
The observation point rises 4 meters above sea level at the mouth of the Brisbane River, offering views across Moreton Bay and Fort Lytton.
Between 1880 and 1899, the site operated as a boys' reformatory while simultaneously serving as a military redoubt for defense preparations along the Brisbane River.
The 1873 Telegraph Office on Lytton Hill represents the earliest surviving purpose-designed post and telegraph structure remaining in Queensland.
The Port of Brisbane Authority maintains an observation tower on the hill for monitoring river shipping movements and maritime activities.
Archaeological surveys conducted in 1994 revealed multiple structural elements dating from 1859 to 1945, documenting the site's evolution from customs post to military complex.
Location: Queensland
Elevation above the sea: 4 m
GPS coordinates: -27.41410,153.16200
Latest update: March 12, 2025 11:43
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