Smeaton's Tower

This famous Plymouth landmark was originally built on the Eddystone Reef, 14 miles off shore, in 1759.but was taken down in the 1880s when it was discovered that the sea was undermining the rock it was standing on.

About two thirds of the structure was moved, stone by stone, and re-erected in its present site on Plymouth Hoe.

It stands 72 feet high and is open to the public all year round.

Workmen are getting everything ready to begin repainting. It was last done 8 years ago.