Memorials & monuments · South West England
Gribbin Daymarker
Gribbin Daymarker — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Gribbin Daymarker is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1210498). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details FOWEY 1. GRIBBIN HEAD 1584A Gribbin Tower SX 05 SE 10/178 II 2. Built 1832, by Corporation of Trinity House of Deptford. Day navigation beacon. Painted red and white stripes. Ashlar. Very tall tower, square plan, slightly tapered. Topped by corbelled parapet. Narrow stair lights on two sides. Doorway at base with plain architrave. Very prominent landmark on Gribbin Head. Listing NGR: SX0979449757 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 395103 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Gribbin Daymarker is a Grade II listed memorial located in South-West England. It serves as a navigational aid, marking the entrance to Fowey Harbour. The structure is notable for its distinctive design and historical significance in maritime navigation.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3170, -4.6731
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Fowey
- Postcode
- PL24 2TN
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Austell and Newquay
Sources
- wikidata: Q26505543 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gribbin Daymarker?
- Gribbin Daymarker is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL24 2TN), in the parish of Fowey.
- Is Gribbin Daymarker a listed building?
- Gribbin Daymarker is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Gribbin Daymarker free to visit?
- Yes, Gribbin Daymarker is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gribbin Daymarker?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PL24 2TN. It sits within the St Austell and Newquay parliamentary constituency.