Eddystone Lighthouse

Illustration of Henry Winstanley’s first Eddystone Lighthouse built on the Eddystone Rocks in 1698

The History of Eddystone Lighthouse

The Eddystone Lighthouse stands on the Eddystone Rocks, around 14 miles southwest of Plymouth in Devon. These rocks have long been one of the most dangerous hazards for ships approaching the English Channel.

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