The Daymark

The Daymark. Blipped before but never on such a day as this. We walked to Coleton Fishacre today on the coast path, passing the Daymark.

The Daymark was built in 1864 by the Dartmouth Harbour Commissioners.

This hollow, octagonal tower is built of limestone and rises to 80ft (24m) high on tall arched legs. It was built as a guide to mariners to the position of the harbour entrance. It is visible for many miles out to sea. Dartmouth harbour is notoriously difficult to find from the sea. In 1863, Charles Seale Hayne, the owner of Brownstone at that time, became a founder member of the Dartmouth Harbour Commission, whose main aim was to improve access and facilities to Dartmouth harbour. The following year, Seale Hayne leased land for the erection of this tower as a day beacon.


Visit nearby - Coleton Fishacre