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Berwick Lighthouse

Q278+W8 Berwick-upon-Tweed, UK

Name and Location

The Berwick Lighthouse is located in Q278+W8, Berwick-upon-Tweed, UK. Its precise geographic coordinates are Latitude: 55.7647778° and Longitude: -1.9841667°.

Construction and History

The Berwick Lighthouse was constructed in 1855 and has been guiding mariners ever since. This historic lighthouse stands at a height of 13 meters (43 feet) and features two light sources: a primary light with a range of 6 nautical miles and a secondary light with a range of 1 nautical mile.

Architecture and Materials

The Berwick Lighthouse is characterized by its distinctive square tower, built using traditional stone construction methods. The lighthouse's focal height is 15 meters (49 feet) above sea level, making it a prominent feature on the Northumberland coast.

Light and Navigation

The Berwick Lighthouse serves as an essential aid to navigation for centuries. Its primary light has a range of 6 nautical miles, while its secondary light has a range of 1 nautical mile.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the site, which offers stunning views of the North Sea and the surrounding coastline. As of today, the Berwick Lighthouse remains operational, although it has undergone automation in recent years.

Notable Views and Landscape

From the Berwick Lighthouse, visitors can enjoy stunning views of the North Sea and the surrounding coastline.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore available at this time.

Technical and Operational Details

The Berwick Lighthouse's precise technical and operational details are not currently available. Please refer to the provided Wikipedia link for further information: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berwick_Lighthouse

Further Information

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Details

NameBerwick Lighthouse
CityBerwick-upon-Tweed
CountryUk
Coordinates55.7647778, -1.9841667
Year of construction1855
Historic significancerich maritime history
Architectural stylestone construction methods
Construction material"stone"
Focal height15
Tower height13
Renovationsautomation in recent years
Accessibletrue
Landscape typecoastline
View descriptionstunning views of the North Sea and the surrounding coastline
Light range[6,1]
Automatedtrue