It replaced a 1786 light tower built on top of a cliff overhanging Scratchell's Bay, whose height of 144m above sea level meant it was often obscured by fog and sea mists.
It replaced a 1786 light tower. This 1786 light tower was built on top of a cliff. This cliff was overhanging Scratchell's Bay. It was often obscured by fog and sea mists. This was what Scratchell's Bay's height of 144m above sea level meant.