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Beacon in Baltray

Beacon
Beacon in Baltray
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What is recorded here

Freestanding beacons, built c. 1820. Cylindrical-profile, random rubble limestone walling, conical caps. Located at estuary of Boyne River and marking shipping channels at approach to Drogheda harbour.
These beacons represent a fascinating reminder of Drogheda's development as one of Ireland's major harbours and trading centres. Prior to the dredging of the estuary, access to the port was unpredictable but with the construction of these beacons two distinct shipping lanes were established and sandbanks clearly distinguished. Their distinctive forms continue to add to the character of Drogheda.

From the Buildings of Ireland (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) record 13902501

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  • National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
  • Killim, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
  • Karora, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0
  • Kieran Campbell, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • code poet, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Jonathan Billinger, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Kieran Campbell, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Oliver Dixon, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • John M, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
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