Survey Data
Reg No
20911618
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Social, Technical
Previous Name
Berehaven Lighthouse
Original Use
Lighthouse
In Use As
Lighthouse
Date
1845 - 1850
Coordinates
79134, 45890
Date Recorded
06/08/2009
Date Updated
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Description
Attached three-stage lighthouse, built 1847, having corbelled cornice supporting cast-iron balcony and topped with cast-iron lantern. Painted rendered walls having projecting end stage with ashlar plinth. Square-headed openings with stone sills.
Appraisal
Designed by George Halpin, inspector for the Commissioners for Irish Lights in the nineteenth century, this lighthouse was built as a guide into Bantry Bay and to light to the eastern entrance to Castletownbere. It is a typical Halpin design and is representative of the high standard which can be seen in his lighthouses throughout Ireland. It was excellently constructed more than one hundred and fifty years ago by Mr Howard of Limerick.