There are 2 lighthouses on the island. And with that, I’ll share the chatter we heard on the maritime radio today, “They’re a bit greedy there, aren’t they - having two lighthouses?” (And read that in a British accent.)
Originally built in 1771, the current towers were constructed in 1861 and stand 124 feet tall with 156 steps to the top. The lighthouses were initially built to mark a dangerous navigational hazard, the "Londoner" reef, and were the last lighthouses built under British rule.
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| Twin Lighthouses or ‘Cape Anne’s eyes” |
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| Pole indicating the Londoner Reef |
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| South Tower at Dusk |
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| North Tower with Loosestrife Flowers |
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| View of the North Tower from the South Tower |
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| Looking South from the South Tower |
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| Window in the South Tower |
There are 156 steps to the top and my goal is to climb the South Tower each day.
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