Construction

Date 1795 - 1797

Event ID 551110

Category Building History

Type Construction

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The light at the 'Clogh' was built in 1795-7 by John Clarkson (engineer); Kermack and Gall built the tower while Smith and Stevenson installed the (oil) lantern which was first lit on 11 August 1797.

R W Munro 1979