Plymouth - Smeaton's Tower

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1. When was Smeaton's Tower built on the Hoe? 1882 1884 1880 1886

2. There are 86 steps inside Smeaton's Tower. True False

3. A lighthouse was built out at sea in Plymouth. This lighthouse was moved to the Hoe and was re-built as "Smeaton's Tower." But what was the old lighthouse called? Drakeshire lighthouse Waltershire lighthouse Eddystone lighthouse Teddystone lighthouse

4. When was Eddystone lighthouse built? 1769 1739 1759 1749

5. What part of the Eddystone lighthouse was used to build Smeaton's Tower? Middle portion Top portion Bottom portion All of it

6. How high is Smeaton's Tower? 55 metres 49 metres 51 metres 53 metres

7. How much did it cost for Eddystone lighthouse to be built? £70,000 £50,000 £40,000 £60,000

8. The surname of the person who designed the lighthouse was surprisingly Smeaton. But what was his first name? Jamie Jake John James

9. How much does the lighthouse weigh? 1200 tons 1000 tons 900 tons 1100 tons

10. How far out to sea was Eddystone lighthouse built? 11 miles 13 miles 15 miles 9 miles