A Beacon in Treacherous Waters
Bishop Rock is the smallest island in the world, and one of the most remote locations in the British Isles. Open to the full force of the Atlantic Ocean, the original lighthouse tower was swept away in 1850 and had to be rebuilt. The present building was completed in 1858.
In medieval times, criminals were rowed out to the island and left on the rock to die (with just a loaf of bread and a Bible).
The lighthouse was converted to automatic operation in 1991, and the lighthouse keepers departed the following year. Up to four visitors can stay there for one to three weeks.
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Nicholas wrote,
That’s fascinating. I had heard of Bishop Rock but I knew nothing about it. Thank you for that.
Link | January 6th, 2008 at 1:58 am
Pit wrote,
Talk about a get away vacation- very cool.
Link | January 11th, 2008 at 10:06 pm