Bamburgh Lighthouse
Bamburgh Lighthouse, The Wynding, Bamburgh NE69 7DE, UK
Name and Location
The Bamburgh Lighthouse is located in the charming coastal town of Bamburgh, Northumberland, England. Its geographical coordinates are latitude 55.6165205° N and longitude -1.7242588° E, approximately 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) north of Seahouses, Northumberland.
Construction and History
The Bamburgh Lighthouse has been guiding mariners and tourists alike since its construction in [Year]. As part of the Trinity House network, this lighthouse plays a crucial role in ensuring safe navigation along the treacherous coastline.
Architecture and Materials
The Bamburgh Lighthouse stands at an impressive height of 12 meters (39 feet) above sea level. Its octagonal tower is constructed from stone and concrete, featuring a distinctive red-and-white striped latticework, a characteristic feature of many British lighthouses.
Light and Navigation
The lighthouse is equipped with six optic lenses, each emitting light in different directions to provide clear guidance to mariners. The characteristics of the light are as follows:
- 1) White light with a range of 14 kilometers (8.7 miles) and sector start at 122°, end at 165°;
- 2) Green light with a range of 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) and sector start at 275°, end at 300°;
- 3) Red light with a range of 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) and sector start at 175°, end at 191°.
Accessibility and Visiting
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Notable Views and Landscape
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Anecdotes and Folklore
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Technical and Operational Details
The lighthouse has been an essential part of the Trinity House network since its construction in [Year]. Its light is powered by electricity, which is generated on-site using a diesel generator. The lighthouse's optic lenses are cleaned and maintained regularly to ensure their optimal performance.
Further Information
For more information about the Bamburgh Lighthouse, visit the Trinity House website at http://www.trinityhouse.co.uk/lighthouses/lighthouse_list/bamburgh.html or consult the US NGA Pub. 114 (2011-04-02). The Bamburgh Lighthouse can be found on Wikidata under the identifier Q3739752._
Details
| Name | Bamburgh Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| City | Bamburgh |
| Country | England |
| Coordinates | 55.6165205, -1.7242588 |
| Historic significance | plays a crucial role in ensuring safe navigation along the treacherous coastline |
| Architectural style | octagonal tower |
| Construction material | stone and concrete |
| Tower height | 12 |
| Access description | located in the charming coastal town of Bamburgh, Northumberland, England |
| Landscape type | treacherous coastline |
| View description | approximately 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) north of Seahouses, Northumberland. |
| Light characteristic | {"light1":{"color":"white","range":14,"sectorStart":122,"sectorEnd":165},"light2":{"color":"green","range":10,"sectorStart":275,"sectorEnd":300},"light3":{"color":"red","range":10,"sectorStart":175,"sectorEnd":191}} |