Sepia albumen print
Acc.no: PEZPH : 2016.50.1210
Identification
Item: Trevose Head Lighthouse, near Padstow, Cornwall.
Description: A view of the headland on the Atlantic coast of Cornwall, about 5 miles west of Padstow. The lighthouse is positioned on the NW side of the headland. It was built and first lit in 1847. Initially there was an upper and lower light, but the latter was no longer used after 1882. It was automated in 1995. Height of the tower is 27m. Height of light above a mean high water is 62m and the range of light is 21nm. It was electrified in 1974. The Celtic name for Trevose is 'Penn Trenfos' (Farm of the wall's headland). On the west side, there is an area awaiting classification as a promontory fort. Source: Wikipedia and Trinity House (www. trinityhouse.co.uk)
Condition: Good
Description
Material: Photographic paper
Production
Method: Printed
Category: Photography
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