The Lighthouse at Durlston
The Lighthouse at Durlston
This photo from the late 1800s shows the lighthouse at Durlston which stands 160 feet above sea level and was erected in 1885 by Trinity House Brethren.
The lantern was operated by clockwork, giving a flash every four seconds and a clear light of 10 seconds with a light output equals to 20,000 candle power.
This photo was scanned from a book called “Picturesque Swanage Photographic Views of Swanage, Durlston, Studland” and was published at Burts Stores, Swanage which was in the lower High Street.
Show Location on MapImage Ref: VS 2467
Year: 1898
Copyright: Unknown
Photographer: Unknown
Tags: CliffsDurlstonLighthouse
