b'TRUROA Brief HistoryCape CodLightC ape Cods oldest lighthouse, known locally as Highland Light,sits on the Highland 120 feet above the ocean, with its beamelevation 183 feet above the sea. Ships can identify it from 23miles away.The first light was established in 1797, 510 feet from the cliff edge,rebuilt in 1853, and replaced in 1857 by the current structure. It hadnever been moved. However, because of the eroding cliff, a CommitteeTo Save The Cape Cod Light was formed in early 1990 to effect themove of the Cape Cod Highland Lighthouse from its endangered site toa place of safety.The sea is a relentless neighbor. On July 11, 1996, with only 100 feetleft from the edge of the cliff, the Lighthouse was moved about 50 feettowards safety. By July 29,1996 it had been moved 453 feet to its newlocation about 550 feet from the cliff edge and safe for another 200years.413'