Bréhon Tower, Sea fort and lighthouse in Little Roussel Channel, Bailiwick of Guernsey
The circular stone tower stands 19 meters high on a rocky islet, featuring three distinct levels and emitting white light signals every two seconds.
Built between 1856 and 1857 as part of British defensive measures against French fortifications at Cherbourg, the tower replaced an earlier 1744 obelisk marker.
The tower received Protected Monument status in 1969, representing the maritime defensive architecture of the Channel Islands during the Victorian period.
Access to Brehon Tower requires boat transportation, and while the structure remains closed to public visits, it functions as an active navigation aid.
German forces stationed anti-aircraft weapons at the tower during World War II, successfully engaging multiple aircraft from this strategic channel position.
Location: Bailiwick of Guernsey
Inception: 1856
GPS coordinates: 49.47130,-2.48830
Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:44
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