South elevation of the stone light house upon the Edystone .. in 1759. Shewing the prospect of the ... (1791)
W. Thomas
| Repository | Library | Shelf |
|---|---|---|
| Devon | West Country Studies | S SC0713 |
| Devon | North Devon Record Office | SC0713 |
| Devon | PLY | I/S |
Illustration Reference
SC0713
Location
CD 12 DVD 2
Publication Details
Scope and Content
Tomlins, B. THE EDDYSTONE LIGHT-HOUSE, A Poem: TO WHICH IS SUBJOINED, An Historical Account of every remarkable Occurrence that has transpired since the FIRST LIGHT HOUSE was erected ON THE EDDYSTONE ROCK, 1696. London: J. Bailey, 1824. p. 33.On the 5th of April, Mr Smeaton first set his foot on the Eddystone Rock. He immediately began to take his measures for proceeding on the work, made all necessary inquiries on the spot and in the neighbourhood, and considered the nature and quality of the stone proper to be used, and from whence it might be obtained at the best and cheapest rates. He visited the quarries at Bere, in Devonshire, and the Isle of Portland; and from the latter of these places he at length determined to be supplied with his materials.[Text may be taken from a different source or edition than that listed as the source by Somers Cocks.]
Format
Copper line eng
Dimensions
162x105mm
Series
S218
Aspects
South elevation
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Dates
1759