Kingswear Daymark

Kingswear Daymark (also known as The Tower) is a 24 m (80 ft) octagonal limestone day beacon built in 1864,[1] in an arable field above Froward Point near the town of Kingswear, Devon, England.

The Daymark
The Daymark in Summer
Kingswear Daymark is located in Devon
Kingswear Daymark
Location within Devon
Alternative namesThe Tower
General information
TypeDay beacon
LocationFroward Point
Town or cityKingswear
CountryEngland
Coordinates50°20′32″N 3°32′33″W
Elevation150m
Completed1864
OwnerDart Harbour Commissioners
Height24m (80ft)
Technical details
MaterialLimestone and Slate
DesignationsGrade II listed building

Description

The daymark was constructed of local limestone and slate in an arable field. It is octagonal and sharply battered with a truncated open top, and has a tall narrow pointed head arch on each side, forming eight stilted pillars.[1]

Construction

In 1863, Charles Seale Hayne, owner of Brownstone at that time, became a founder member of the Dartmouth Harbour Commission whose main aim was to improve access and facilities to Dartmouth harbour. The following year, Seale Hayne leased land for the erection of this tower as a day beacon.[2]

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