The Lawe Beacons, South Shields
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The Lawe Beacons, South Shields
Image: © Andrew Curtis Taken: 10 Dec 2010
Erected as navigational aids in 1832 by John Turnbull at a cost of £60, replacing C18th structures. They complement the High and Low Lights at North Shields. Alignment of the two beacons, shown by a connecting line of cobbles between the two pillars, enabled ships to avoid the dangerous sand bars that were a constant navigation problem at the entrance to the River estuary.
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Image Location
Latitude
55.005681
Longitude
-1.430404