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The Manacle Bell Buoy, 1904
| Number | HESFM:1998.6937 |
|---|---|
| Place | St Keverne Cornwall United Kingdom |
| Date | 1904 |
| Keywords | Shipwrecks St Keverne Transport Water |
| Photographer | Argall & Co |
| Copyright | © Helston Museum |
Argall's Series postcard of the Manacle Bell Buoy, 1904. A buoy is an anchored float serving as a navigation mark, to show reefs or other hazards. The Manacles (Cornish: Meyn Eglos, meaning church stones) are a set of treacherous rocks off The Lizard peninsula. The top of St Keverne church spire is visible from the area. The rocks are rich in marine wildlife and they are a popular spot for diving due to the many shipwrecks.