Bull Point Lighthouse
5QXX+JG Woolacombe, UK
Name and Location
The Bull Point Lighthouse is located at 5QXX+JG Woolacombe, UK (latitude: 51.1991088° N, longitude: -4.2012122° W) in North Devon District, England.
Construction and History
The Bull Point Lighthouse was constructed in 1879, marking an important era in maritime history. Its design reflects the architectural style of its time, with a characteristic tower shape. The building materials used in its construction are not specified.
Architecture and Materials
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Light and Navigation
The lighthouse's light has a range of 20 kilometers (12.4 miles) and exhibits a characteristic pattern of Fl(3)W.15s, indicating that it shows three white flashes every 15 seconds.
Accessibility and Visiting
While visitors are not permitted to enter the lighthouse, they can view it from a distance along the South West Coast Path or nearby Woolacombe Beach.
Notable Views and Landscape
From its vantage point, visitors can enjoy stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and the surrounding coastline, characterized by rolling hills, sandy beaches, and rugged cliffs.
Anecdotes and Folklore
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Technical and Operational Details
The lighthouse's height is 54 meters (177 feet), with a focal height also of 54 meters (177 feet). While information on the lighthouse's automation status is unavailable, it is assumed to be automated based on its age and typical lighthouse operations.
Further Information
Visitors can access information about the lighthouse through online resources, including Wikipedia and Wikidata.
Details
Name | Bull Point Lighthouse |
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City | |
Country | Uk |
Coordinates | 51.1991088, -4.2012122 |
Year of construction | 1879 |
Focal height | 54 |
Tower height | 54 |
Heritage status | true |
Access description | view from the South West Coast Path or Woolacombe Beach |
Accessible | false |
Landscape type | rolling hills, sandy beaches, rugged cliffs |
View description | stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and surrounding coastline |
Guided tours | false |
Nearby attractions | Woolacombe Beach, South West Coast Path |
Light characteristic | Fl(3)W.15s |
Light range | 12.4 |
Automated | true |