Blacksod Architecture Tour
Date: Saturday 07 October
Time: 12 noon
Location: Blacksod Lighthouse
Restricted Accessibility – Stepped access to historic Lighthouse
Event
Designed and constructed by the biggest names in 18th Century engineering, Blacksod Lighthouse, Keepers’ Dwellings, Coastguard Station, Boathouse and Pier are remarkable components of our maritime architectural heritage.
Event Organiser: CFID Eachléim, Blacksod Lighthouse Tours
About
We don’t shout about this enough, but Blacksod is pretty special in the world of architecture and engineering. With world famous engineers designing and overseeing the construction of our pier and lighthouse, we were at the cutting edge of innovation in the late 1800s. With plans afoot to connect London to the USA and the Caribbean via Blacksod Pier, our little village was at the centre of the world back then.
To bring these facts to light, we delved into the history books to examine the past of Blacksod Lighthouse from an architectural angle. Join us on a fascinating architecture-based tour. Learn the rich history of this protected building, the connections between the lighthouse and its landscape, and the many world-renown characters involved in its construction. Hear tales of huge projects undertaken by Nimmo, Bald & Co. and learn about the proposed ‘All Red Route’ land connection linking Blacksod to London. See the state-of-the-art Fresnel Lens up close, installed in June 1866 and still in operation today!
Supported by CFID Eachléim