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Tower of Refuge, Conister Rock, Isle of Man, 1890-1910. Artist: Unknown

Tower of Refuge, Conister Rock, Isle of Man, 1890-1910. Artist: Unknown

1-232-740 - Reproduced by permission of Historic England/Heritage Images

Tower of Refuge, Conister Rock, Isle of Man, 1890-1910. Despite its appearance, the Tower of Refuge on St Mary's Isle near Douglas was not a defensive or military structure but rather a purpose-built shelter for crew members shipwrecked on the reef. It was built in 1832 by John Welch.

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Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
People Related
  1. John Welch: : Architect
Medium
  1. Photograph
Picture Type
  1. Landscape
Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe Isle of Man Isle of Man

  1. 54 15 00 N , 004 30 00 W
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Locations & Buildings Castles

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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3620x5221
File Size : 55,372kb

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  1. OP00504
  1. 0250002556
  1. 1-232-740
  1. 1232740
  1. 2556
  1. A3
  1. OP00504

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