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Managing Organization:
Trinity House
Website: http://www.trinityhouse.co.uk
Contact Address Information:
The Attendant
Anvil Point Lighthouse
Swanage, Dorset
United Kingdom
Tower Height: 39
Height of Focal Plane: 148
Characteristic and Range: White flash every 10 seconds, visible for 24 nautical miles.
Description of Tower: White, conical stone tower with green trim.
This light is operational
Date Established: 1881
Date Present Tower Built: 1881
Date Automated: 1991
Optics: Original Fresnel lens is now on display at The Science Museum in South Kensington. Now 250 mm optic.
Fog Signal: 1881-1981: cannon.
Current Use: Active aid to navigation.
Open To Public? Yes.
Directions:
Contact the Attendant of the lighthouse for visiting information.
Nearby Lodging: There are cottage accommodations for rent at the lighthouse; email info@ruralretreats.co.uk for information.
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