This is the first of four Lighthouse structures that have existed on the Eddystone Rocks off the south coast of England.
Built in 1698 by Henry Winstanley it is the very first ever recorded offshore lighthouse.

Winstanley had great faith in his construction and is recorded to have said
he wished he might be inside it during the greatest storm that there ever was.
He got his wish as the tower was completely destroyed in 1703 whilst Winstanley was visiting the lighthouse to make repairs.
He and all five workers lost their lives that night.