Herring Tower, Langness Explained

The Herring Tower is situated on the Langness Peninsula in the south of the Isle of Man. It was built by Thomas Brine in 1823.[1] [2] The tower was built as a daymark and was based on the style of the tower of Peel Castle.[3] Since 1991 the Herring Tower has been protected as a registered building.[4]

References

54.0587°N -4.6216°W

Notes and References

  1. Book: Tutt, Patricia. An introduction to the architecture of the Isle of Man. Lily Publications limited. 2013. 978-1 907945-10-6. Ramsey Isle of Man. 304.
  2. News: Manks Advertiser. 1823-04-10.
  3. Web site: Herring Tower, Langness. Coakley. Frances. The manx notebook. 2017-05-22.
  4. Web site: Isle of Man Government - Registered Buildings. www.gov.im. en-GB. 2019-03-03.

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