Fort Monckton Lighthouse, Historical lighthouse in Port Elgin, Canada.
Description
Fort Monckton Lighthouse was a cylindrical tower standing about 7 meters tall on Gaspereaux Point, painted red with a white horizontal band. The structure guided ships along this coastline until it ceased operations in the early 2010s.
History
A French fort was built at this location in 1751 and captured by British forces in 1755, who renamed and then destroyed it in 1756. A lighthouse was later constructed on the site to guide maritime traffic.
Culture
A stone cairn near the lighthouse commemorates Fort Monckton and serves as a reminder of the region's maritime and military past.
Practical
The site is located on Gaspereaux Point near Port Elgin and remains visible from the coastal road. Because the structure was removed in 2016, visitors today can explore the location and nearby stone cairn that marks the historical significance.
Did you know?
A wooden tower at this site caught fire in the 1950s and was replaced by a new cylindrical structure that began operating in 1972. This replacement was much younger than the surrounding military history might suggest.
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