Historic coastal lookout tower moved inland brick by brick to save it from the sea
An historic coastal lookout tower has been moved inland brick by brick - to protect it from falling into the sea.
The 188-year-old coastguard’s tower in Cornwall was relocated 100m over a two year period to save it from coastal erosion.
The Grade II-listed tower Compass Point Storm Tower - known as the Pepperpot - sits on a clifftop near Bude overlooking the Atlantic.
Built from sandstone and shale is has saved the lives of countless sailors over the past two centuries.
Designed by George Wightwick the tower has eight sides that map the points of a compass.
A coastguard would sit inside during high tides and storms and use a flagpole to alert ships.
The tower has now been moved to stop it falling into the sea - it was previously relocated in 1881 for the same reason.
The 188-year-old coastguard’s tower in Cornwall was relocated 100m over a two year period to save it from coastal erosion.
The Grade II-listed tower Compass Point Storm Tower - known as the Pepperpot - sits on a clifftop near Bude overlooking the Atlantic.
Built from sandstone and shale is has saved the lives of countless sailors over the past two centuries.
Designed by George Wightwick the tower has eight sides that map the points of a compass.
A coastguard would sit inside during high tides and storms and use a flagpole to alert ships.
The tower has now been moved to stop it falling into the sea - it was previously relocated in 1881 for the same reason.