Valentia Island Light - BW
by Scott Pellegrin
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Valentia Island Light - BW
Artist
Scott Pellegrin
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Photograph
Description
Valentia Island Lighthouse sits on the site of the 17th century Cromwell Fleetwood Fort, which guarded against the threat of invaders right up to the 19th century. You can still see the cannons overlooking the harbour. The lighthouse was designed by George Halpin Senior, one of the most famous civil engineers of the time. The light was first exhibited in 1841.
A lighthouse keeper lived with his family on site until 1947, when the lighthouse was automated.
This image is available in color and black & white.
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June 22nd, 2016
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