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Managing Organization:
Old Lighthouse
Website: http://www.dungenesslighthouse.btinternet.co.uk
Email:
Contact Address Information:
Dungeness
Romney Marsh
Kent
United Kingdom
Notes:
This lighthouse had to be replaced as an aid to navigation in 1961 because its light was obscured by a nuclear power plant. You can see across the channel to France from the top. The 1792 keepers' quarters, which originally were built around the base of the lighthouse built that year, still survive.
Tower Height: 143
Description of Tower: Black, conical brick tower.
This light is not operational
Other Buildings?
White round keepers' quarters (1792).
Earlier Towers?
1615: Open coal fire; 1635: tower with coal fire; 1792: Stone tower, similar to Smeaton's Eddystone tower.
Date Established: 1615
Date Present Tower Built: 1904
Date Deactivated: 1961
Current Use: Historic attraction.
Open To Public? Yes.
Museum?
The lighthouse is open the majority of the time from spring to fall, and visitors are welcome to climb the 169 steps to the top. Call 01303 321300 or see the lighthouse website for more information. Not accessible for wheelchair users.
Directions:
Located close to the RH&DR station (last stop).
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