Work has recently been completed on the St. Agnes lighthouse, which has included a much needed new coat of paint for the historic structure, as our before / after photograph demonstrates.
St. Agnes lighthouse has not been lit since the 1800’s when it was replaced by its modern counterpart; the more strategically positioned ‘Bishops Rock’ lighthouse amongst the Western Rocks. The St. Agnes light is one of the earliest lighthouses in Britain, warning primitive ships of the treacherous ‘Western Rocks’ off Scilly.
The work, which has been carried out over the weekend, was primarily based around painting the imposing structure, which dominates the St. Agnes skyline and is the subject of countless pictures, taken by visitors throughout the holiday season. The building is maintained by Trinity house, the body responsible for all lighthouses, and is today used as a day mark for giving ships their position on their approach to Scilly. Work was carried out earlier this year, which made the weather vane on top of the lighthouse turn again.