Category: U.K./South

Portland Bill

May 3rd, 2005 Permalink

In August 1788 Argand lamps were installed, Portland being the first lighthouse in England to be fitted with them. In the upper or old house there were two rows, seven in each row, lighted with oil and furnished with highly-polished reflectors. Low light tests were made by Thomas Rogers with his new lens light, and [...]

In August 1788 Argand lamps were installed, Portland being the first lighthouse in England to be fitted with them. In the upper or old house there were two rows, seven in each row, lighted with oil and furnished with highly-polished reflectors. Low light tests were made by Thomas Rogers with his new lens light, and six Argand lamps were installed, their lights increased by lenses.

In 1798, when Napoleon threatened invasion, two 18lb cannons were installed at the lighthouse.

저번에 Portland (포틀랜드) 위에서 바라본 Chesil beach Link 를 보여 드렸는데 이번에는 포틀랜드 남쪽 끝에 있는 등대 (Portland Bill) 입니다.

아마도 이 사진이 모든 것을 보여 드릴것입니다. 왼쪽 아래 끝에 등대가 보이실 겁니다. 그리고 왼쪽 위로 길게 뻗은 것이 Chesil beach 입니다.

Corfe Castle (코프카슬)

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May 2nd, 2005 Permalink

One of Britain’s most majestic ruins, the castle controlled the gateway through the Purbeck Hills and has been an important stronghold since the time of William the Conqueror. Defended during the Civil War by the ardent and virtuous Lady Bankes, the castle fell to treachery from within, and was substantially destroyed afterwards by the Parliamentarians. [...]

One of Britain’s most majestic ruins, the castle controlled the gateway through the Purbeck Hills and has been an important stronghold since the time of William the Conqueror. Defended during the Civil War by the ardent and virtuous Lady Bankes, the castle fell to treachery from within, and was substantially destroyed afterwards by the Parliamentarians. Many fine Norman and Early English features remain.