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Construction
Date 1795 - 1797
Event ID 551110
Category Building History
Type Construction
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/551110
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
