Blackhill Light House
Blackhill Light House, Duncannon, Blackhill, Co. Wexford, Ireland
Name and Location
Blackhill Light House is a small navigational beacon situated on the Blackhill headland overlooking the estuary of the River Barrow at Duncannon, County Wexford, Ireland. It serves local coastal traffic entering Wexford Harbour.
2. Construction and History
The exact construction date, architect, and dimensions of the lighthouse are not publicly recorded. The structure is a small, freestanding tower with an unknown height and focal height.
3. Architecture and Materials
The lighthouse's construction material is not documented. Its architectural style is also unknown due to lack of available records.
4. Light and Navigation
The light characteristic, nominal range, and AIS/Radar information are not publicly available. The lighthouse is presumed operational as a minor harbour light, but details on its automation status are unclear.
5. Accessibility and Visiting
Visitors can access the site via a short walk across fields from the Blackhill headland. However, the tower itself is closed to visitors. There are no facilities or guided tours available.
6. Notable Views and Landscape
The lighthouse offers panoramic views over the Barrow–Suir estuary, Wexford Harbour entrance, and out to St. George’s Channel. The surrounding landscape features rugged limestone headland, low cliffs, and agricultural fields above the estuary.
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(No anecdotal information available)
8. Technical and Operational Details
The lighthouse's Irish nautical chart reference is not listed in publicly available notices. Its OpenStreetMap reference is way/248600687, and its Wikidata reference is Q55051838.
9. Further Information
Further reading on the Commissioners of Irish Lights official website provides general information on Irish lighthouses. Local history publications on Duncannon Fort and coastal navigation may also offer insights into the region's maritime heritage.
Details
Name | Blackhill Light House |
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City | Duncannon |
Country | Ireland |
Coordinates | 52.229166, -6.9369453 |
Heritage status | false |
Access description | Reached via minor coastal road L4052, parking near Blackhill headland; short walk across fields to the light site |
Accessible | false |
Parking | true |
Landscape type | rugged limestone headland, low cliffs and agricultural fields above the estuary |
View description | panoramic over the Barrow–Suir estuary, Wexford Harbour entrance and out to St. George’s Channel |
Guided tours | false |
Facilities | none on-site |
Nearby attractions | ["Duncannon Fort","Duncannon Beach","Barrow Way walking trail"] |
AIS Radar | false |
Automated | true |