The Herring Tower on Langness Isle of Man - geograph

The Herring Tower is situated on the

Langness Peninsula Langness ( gv, Langlish) is a peninsula which protrudes two kilometres at the southern extremity of the Isle of Man. Signifying a cape or extended promontory, ''Langness'' literally means "long promontory" in Old Norse. Formerly an island, Lang ...

in the south of the

Isle of Man ) , anthem = "O Land of Our Birth" , image = Isle of Man by Sentinel-2.jpg , image_map = Europe-Isle_of_Man.svg , mapsize = , map_alt = Location of the Isle of Man in Europe , map_caption = Location of the Isle of Man (green) in Europe ...

. It was built by

Thomas Brine Thomas Brine was a Scottish architect who worked on several projects in the Isle of Man in the 19th century. His works included the Old House of Keys The Old House of Keys ( gv, Shenn-thie y Chiare as Feed) is the former meeting place of the Ho ...

in 1823. The tower was built as a

daymark A daymark is a navigational aid for sailors and pilots, distinctively marked to maximize its visibility in daylight. The word is also used in a more specific, technical sense to refer to a signboard or daytime identifier that is attached to a ...

and was based on the style of the tower of

Peel Castle Peel Castle (''Cashtal Phurt ny h-Inshey'' in Manx Gaelic) is a castle in Peel, Isle of Man, Peel on the Isle of Man, originally constructed by Vikings. The castle stands on St Patrick's Isle which is connected to the town by a causeway. It is ...

. Since 1991 the Herring Tower has been protected as a

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References

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