Built in the early 19th century, the Rhenish Tower was originally designed to pump sea water for private baths, a popular health trend at the time. Its name draws inspiration from the towers along Germany’s River Rhine, although its heart firmly belongs to North Devon.

Beyond its use for sea bathing, the Rhenish Tower served an important role for local mariners. Topped with a tar barrel lit by night, it acted as a guiding light for boats navigating safely into Lynmouth Harbour.
In 1952, Lynmouth faced devastating floods that destroyed much of the village, including the original Rhenish Tower. The disaster reshaped the harbour landscape and left a lasting mark on the community.

Following the flood, the Rhenish Tower was carefully rebuilt. Engineers extended the pier to make it stronger, and the restored tower remains faithful to its historic silhouette.

My apologies regarding mapping. I have no idea now about how to map accurately, and just use the name of the town and let the crude placement give the idea of where we are.

It's worth reading the link about what happened here in 1952

visitlyntonandlynmouth.com/history-heritage/the-1952-lynmouth-flood-disaster