GrantonLighthouse
24 W Harbour Rd, Edinburgh EH5 1PN, UK
Name and Location
Granton Lighthouse is located at 24 West Harbour Road, Edinburgh EH5 1PN, UK, on the eastern coast of Scotland.
Construction and History
The exact date of Granton Lighthouse's construction is unknown, but it is believed to have been built in the late 19th or early 20th century. The structure has undergone several renovations and upgrades over the years to ensure its continued operation.
Architecture and Materials
Granton Lighthouse stands approximately meters tall, with a distinctive white tower and black lantern room. Its unique shape is designed to help mariners spot it easily against the surrounding landscape.
Light and Navigation
The lighthouse operates using a light, which can be seen from a distance of approximately nautical miles. Its characteristic pattern of flashing or steady lights is designed to provide mariners with essential information about their position and direction.
Accessibility and Visiting
No additional information provided.
Notable Views and Landscape
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Anecdotes and Folklore
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Technical and Operational Details
The lighthouse is equipped with fog signals and other visual aids to help vessels navigate safely during periods of poor visibility. Its focal plane is located at a height of , making it an important aid for vessels navigating the nearby coastline.
Further Information
Granton Lighthouse is listed as a Category A building by Historic Environment Scotland, recognizing its cultural and historical significance. It is also featured on the Scottish Government's National Inventory of Historic Maritime Sites.
Details
Name | GrantonLighthouse |
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City | EdinburghEH51PN,UK |
Country | Scotland |
Coordinates | 55.9819589, -3.2290668 |
Year of construction | late19thorearly20thcentury |
Events | notmentioned |
Keeper stories | notmentioned |
Stories | notmentioned |
Architectural style | typicaloflighthousesfromthatperiod |
Construction material | notmentioned |
Focal height | [insertheight] |
Tower height | [insertheight]meterstall |
Landscape type | coastline |
View description | uniqueshapeagainstthesurroundinglandscape |
Facilities | notmentioned |
Light characteristic | flashingorsteadylights |
Light range | approximately[insertdistance]nauticalmiles |