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Picture the archetypal lighthouse, stone built, circular, fat at the base and gradually tapering as you rise up the tower, then a ledge at the top before the room where the lamp would be situated.
Well this is what the folly on Hoad Hill looks like, as it was modelled on Eddystone Lighthouse when it was built in 1850. It was erected to the memory of Sir John Barrow, who was the founder of the Royal Geographical Society and was himself an explorer, having being born locally.

Another photograph By Nigel Whitaker (See link page / Photography)  

Visiting:-
After some recent repairs to the 100 foot structure it is now open to the public, who can climb the 112 steps up the iron stairwell that winds its way up the inside.

Photograph by Dr Stephen Hiles of Bournemouth

Co-Ords: 329700 475100 / SD 297751  

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