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2 unusual facts about Eddystone Lighthouse


Dovetail joint

Masonry: dovetail construction is regarded a major step forward in the design of lighthouses meant for particularly dangerous areas; the Eddystone Lighthouse and Fastnet Lighthouse are examples of the durable quality of dovetail masonry.

Quendon

Also, Henry Winstanley famous for the design of the first Eddystone Lighthouse, and the Pamphilon family, of which several members were noted violin makers, were thought to be residents.


Aberthaw Lime Works

a 1 to 1 mixture of Aberthaw Lime and Pozzolana was reported to be considered for the construction of the Eddystone Lighthouse.

Hoad Monument

The monument was designed as a replica of the Third Eddystone Lighthouse (Smeaton's Tower).


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