Managing Organization:
Northern Lighthouse Board
Website: http://www.nlb.org.uk
Notes:
This lighthouse was designed by David Alan Stevenson. The fortress-style base was constructed to accommodate engines and compressors for a powerful fog siren.
Tower Height: 112
Characteristic and Range: Three white flashes every 30 seconds, visible for 24 nautical miles.
Description of Tower: White, conical tower on conical foundation.
This light is operational
Date Established: 1895
Date Present Tower Built: 1895
Date Automated: 1982
Fog Signal: Discontinued 2001 (was two blasts every 45 seconds).
Current Use: Active aid to navigation.
Open To Public? No.
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