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Managing Organization:
Trevithick Trust
Website: http://www.trevithicktrust.com/pendeenl.htm
Email:
Notes:
This lighthouse is now managed by the Trevithick Trust on behalf of Trinity House. There is a small shop and volunteers assist the lighthouse keeper in showing people around the site. For more information, also see the Trinity House website at www.trinityhouse.co.uk/html/tlh43.htm
Tower Height: 56
Height of Focal Plane: 194
Characteristic and Range: White group flashing 4 times every 15 seconds (light 5 seconds, eclipse 5 seconds), visible for 16 nautical miles.
Description of Tower: White conical tower.
This light is operational
Date Established: 1900
Date Present Tower Built: 1900
Date Automated: 1995
Optics: First order catadioptric fixed lens.
Fog Signal: Horn with one blast every 20 seconds.
Current Use: Active aid to navigation.
Open To Public? Yes.
Directions:
The lighthouse is easy to reach by car with parking nearby. It is on St. Ives Road in Pendeen Village. It is open to the public April to September (daily from July to September). Call 01736 788418 for current hours and more information.
Keepers: Bill Arnold
Nearby Lodging: Three cottages at the lighthouse site are available for rental. Email info@ruralretreats.co.uk for information.
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