Public art & sculpture · South West England
Kugelbake
In or near Chyandour.
Kugelbake — a public art in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Adrian Dust — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Penzance · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Kugelbake is located in Cornwall, with the nearest railway station being Penzance, approximately 0.9 km away. Entry to the site is free.
About
Kugelbake is a public art located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Official information
Penlee House is an art gallery and museum located in sub-tropical gardens, showcasing the art of West Cornwall, including works from the Newlyn School. The museum features local history exhibits, archaeological finds, ceramics, and social history.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Aire Point to Carrick Du SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Penwith Moors and Downs SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Kugelbake (German pronunciation: [ˈkuːɡl̩ˌbaːkə], lit. 'Ball Beacon') is a historic day beacon in the city of Cuxhaven, Germany, at the northernmost point of Lower Saxony, where the River Elbe flows into the North Sea. In the Low German dialect of the Middle Ages, the term bake referred to all navigational aids – including lighthouses. About 30 meters (100 feet) high and built of wood, the Kugelbake is the principal landmark of Cuxhaven; since 1913, it has been depicted on the city's coat of arms. Large wooden structures guiding mariners have stood on this spot for over 300 years.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The first navigational aid was built on this spot around 1703 at the instigation of the Pilot Inspector Paul Allers after an existing bearing, a group of trees, was swept away by a fierce storm surge. It was constructed of wood and had a short service life due to the harsh weather and floods common on the point. It was rebuilt approximately every 30 years, the first reconstruction taking place around 1737. In 1853, the Kugelbake was lit nightly to guide ships in the difficult curvature of the estuary. The light consisted of a fire in a small hut located inside the structure. By 1878 the light served only as a reserve because a lightvessel was placed in the channel throughout the year. At…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 50.1164, -5.5396
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Penzance
- Postcode
- TR18 4EW
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Ives
- Phone
- +44 1736 363625
- Nearest railway station
- Penzance — 0.9 km
- Official site
- www.penleehouse.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/6828112137 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Kugelbake (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kugelbake?
- Kugelbake is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR18 4EW), in the parish of Penzance.
- What is Kugelbake?
- Kugelbake — a public art in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kugelbake?
- The nearest railway station is Penzance, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR18 4EW.
- Is Kugelbake a protected site?
- Yes — Kugelbake is part of the Aire Point to Carrick Du SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the West Penwith Moors and Downs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Kugelbake free to visit?
- Yes, Kugelbake is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kugelbake?
- The nearest railway station is Penzance, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR18 4EW.