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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

NameBull Point Lighthouse
City
CountryUk
Coordinates51.1991088, -4.2012122
Year of construction1879
Focal height54
Tower height54
Heritage statustrue
Access descriptionview from the South West Coast Path or Woolacombe Beach
Accessiblefalse
Landscape typerolling hills, sandy beaches, rugged cliffs
View descriptionstunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and surrounding coastline
Guided toursfalse
Nearby attractionsWoolacombe Beach, South West Coast Path
Light characteristicFl(3)W.15s
Light range12.4
Automatedtrue