A Lundy Sunrise #Bristolchannel #Southlight

On 16 October 1886 the Inversnaid Glasgow registered ship left Cardiff for Singapore laden with coal. It foundered off the Hen & Chickens Rocks near North Light during a severe gale & was lost. All thirty crew perished #Lundy #Bristolchannel #wreck #lighthouse

Distant view of The Castle & South Light from Southwest Point #Lundy #Bristolchannel #lighthouse

Between 1971 & 1988 Millcombe House was the island hotel. Now it is the largest self catering holiday property on Lundy #landmarktrust #Bristolchannel #island

Once situated below the Walled Gardens of Millcombe House was a mill from which Millcombe derived its name #Lundy #Bristolchannel

Old Light was first illuminated on 21st February 1820. Standing 96ft & 567ft above sea level it was once the highest light in Britain when built #Lundy #Bristolchannel #lighthouse #Oldlight

This was the site where the former #aerogenerator once stood between the years 1982-1996 to supplement the islands diesel generated electricity. Lundy’s problem was too much wind & it was removed after being blown over numerous times #Lundy #Bristolchannel

Fixed to a massive fallen slab within V C quarry is an engraved inscription memorial slab dedicated to John Harman. He received a Victoria Cross for his heroism during the Second World War. ‘At the going down of the sun & in the morning we will remember them’.

The Battery #Lundy #Bristolchannel

The lighthouse Keepers’ quarters were built to withstand the ‘full onslaught of Atlantic weather’. Built of Cyclopean blocks of granite the quarters are divided into Lower & Upper flats with six feet wide fireplace #Lundy #Oldlight #DanielAsherAlexander

Standing in Castle field at the south-east corner of the island is the oldest surviving building on the island - The Castle. Henry III constructed it between 1242 & 1244 #Lundy #Bristolchannel

Sat at Benjamin’s Chair, a sheltered ledge above Rattles Anchorage. The Heaven family use to enjoy picnics here #Lundy #Bristolchannel

Impressive cliffs that rise four hundred feet above the sea, cut by the power of the ocean into innumerable gullies & caves by the surging storms blowing eastwards from the Atlantic with unbroken force.

Being a Site of Special Scientific Interest protects the fungi of Lundy with over 500 species recorded on the island #Lundy #Bristolchannel #SSSI #LFS #fungi #Parasol

Moon Jellyfish (Aurelia aurita) from the jetty on Lundy to mark World Jellyfish Day. Images of Lundy DiscoverLundy with the LFS #TwitterNatureCommunity

Grey skies #Lundy #Bristolchannel

Castle Cottage built against Castle Keep has spectacular views overlooking the landing bay & coast of North Devon. It was built to house the terminal of the new submarine telegraph cable from Croyde in 1894. It was the 2nd holiday cottage on the island #Lundy

View from Pyramid Rock towards the towering, majestic & imposing formation of The Cheeses, Devil’s Chimney & to the far right Needle Rock #Lundy #Bristolchannel #coastline #dramatic #cliffs

The remote & distant Tibbetts located about one & three quarter miles from the village #Lundy #Bristolchannel

We've enjoyed some excellent coverage over the last week! Our latest recent sightings post features days of impressive finch passage, jaw-dropping Pallid Harrier images and recent ringing highlights. Catch up with all the latest island news below 👇
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