Eddystone Lighthouse

geographical name

Ed·​dy·​stone Lighthouse ˈe-dē-ˌstōn How to pronounce Eddystone Lighthouse (audio)
fourth in a series of lighthouses dating back to 1699 and constructed on Eddystone Rocks, a rocky English islet located in the English Channel 14 miles (23 kilometers) southwest of Plymouth

Note: The present lighthouse was built in 1882 with a heliport added in the late 20th century.

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“Eddystone Lighthouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Eddystone%20Lighthouse. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.

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