Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Morecambe Bay (Rampside)

This tower is on the Cumbrian side of Morcambe bay it is a strange construction about 2m square by about 30 m high aparently its known as Rampside light and was or still is a light house the light shine through the windows it just looks odd but interesting.
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Tom said...

Sounds a bit like yourself John.. Odd but interesting :O)

February 27, 2008 at 9:25 PM
Tom said...

Hi John
I came across this which might throw some light on the subject.. (pardon the pun)
The unpainted tower is built with red and light yellow bricks, giving the appearance of a dark edged white stripe on each face. It is the only survivor of 13 range lights built on the approaches to Roa Island and Barrow.
"Slated for demolition, it was saved after Rampside residents worked to have it listed as a historic structure. Located on the shoreline at Rampside, just off the A5087 about 5 km (3 mi) southeast of Barrow-in-Furness.

This light guides boats past the end of Walney Island and up to Piel Island and its ruined castle. Then they have to make a tight turn between Piel and Roa Island before following the narrow, dredged channel up to Barrow docks. Nuclear subs, navy ships and cruise liners are among the larger vessels that use these waters.

See you soon.. give Tina a hug from me.

February 28, 2008 at 3:50 PM

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