Eddystone Lighthouse, c1850. Artist: Unknown

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Eddystone Lighthouse, c1850. Built by the English civil engineer John Smeaton (1724-1792) beginning in 1756, this was the third lighthouse to be sited on Eddystone Rocks, 15 miles south of Plymouth in the English Channel. It remained in use until 1877.

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Size: 3985px × 2723px
Location: World,Oceans,English Channel
Photo credit: © Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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