Old Low Light blue plaque

This blue commemorative plaque records: Old Low Light. Built inside Clifford’s Fort 1727-33 and extended 1775. Its white gable was painted black and its light window blocked to obscure it as a navigational landmark when converted to Almshouses in 1806-8. Recorded plaque organisation: Tyne and Wear County Council, Metropolitan Borough of North Tyneside.

Old Low Light, originally part of Clifford’s Fort constructed between 1727-33 and later extended in 1775, served as a significant navigational aid for mariners before being repurposed as almshouses in the early 19th century. Its transformation into residential use reflects the changing needs of the community and its maritime history.