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| Nearest Town or City: | Longhope United Kingdom |
| Location: | Southeast coast of the Island of Hoy, Orkney Islands, Scotland. |
| Managing Organization: | Northern Lighthouse Board |
| Website: | http://www.nlb.org.uk/ourlights/history/ cantick.htm |
| Notes: | The active lighthouse is maintained by the Northern Lighthouse Board. Self-catering accommodation is available in two keepers' cottages. |
| Tower Height: | 72 |
| Description Tower: | White conical stone tower with buff trim and black lantern. |
| Operational: | Yes |
| Date Established: | 1858 |
| Date Present Tower Built: | 1858 |
| Current Use: | Active aid to navigation, overnight accommodations. |
| Open To Public: | Yes. |
| Directions: | The island and lighthouse are accessible via car ferry from Houton. Tours of the lighthouse and other buildings may be available when the cottages are not occupied. |
| Characteristic Range: | White flash every 20 seconds; range 18 nautical miles. |
| Other Buildings: | Two keeper's cottages. |
| Date Automated: | 1992 |
| Height Focal Plane: | 114 |
| National Register: | No |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| Signal: | Discontinued 1987 (was 2 blasts every 30 seconds). |
| Near by Lodging: | Call 01856 701255 or email cantick@gmail.com for information on accommodations at the lighthouse. See www.cantickhead.com/accommodation.htm for more information. |
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