Corbiere lighthouse was the first lighthouse build in the britisch isles of reinforced concrete.It was a designed of sir john Coode,consulting engineer to the states of Jersey piers and harbours committee.
It was build by his rresident engineer Mr Imrie Bell.
Four keepers who lived in nearby cottage kept watch until 1976 when the light was automated.As well as maintaining the light and fog signal, they passed details of approaching ships to Fort Regent Signal Station and St Helier Harbour Office.
The lighthouse was camouflaged and the light was dimmed on 4th September 1939. It was extinguished in June 1940 for the duration of the German Occupation and, except for special operations was not relit until 19 May 1945.
It's one of the most photografed lighthouses in the world.
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