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Cantick Head Light

John Mobbs

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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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