What is recorded here

Freestanding rubble stone navigation marker/beacon on cone-shaped plan, erected c.1860, having a iron/steel marker over. Located towards the east bank of the River Shannon to the north of Athlone at the south end of Lough Ree.

A simple rubble stone navigation marker/beacon associated with the Shannon Navigation, which forms part of an important and extensive collection of features/buildings associated with the history of inland waterways in Westmeath. Possibly erected as part of the extensive works carried out by the Shannon Commissioners (1840-49) as part of a plan to improve trade and commerce along the river. One of a number of navigation markers/beacons along the Shannon and still in use.

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