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Whiteford Lighthouse

MP3X+2H Burry Port, UK

Name and Location

The Whiteford Lighthouse is located at MP3X+2H Burry Port, UK, on the west coast of Wales.

Construction and History

The exact date of construction is unknown, but historical records suggest that the lighthouse was built during the early modern era. The lighthouse stands tall at approximately meters above sea level, with a focal height of meters.

Architecture and Materials

Although the architectural style of the lighthouse is unclear, it is believed to be constructed from local materials such as stone or brick, typical of lighthouses built during this period.

Light and Navigation

The Whiteford Lighthouse was originally equipped with a light characteristic of, which could be seen for nautical miles.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the lighthouse via. The closest town is Burry Port, located approximately kilometers away. You can find it on a map at.

Notable Views and Landscape

The Whiteford Lighthouse stands near the coast of Wales, surrounded by a picturesque landscape of rolling hills and rural farmland.

Anecdotes and Folklore

There is limited information available on local folklore or unique anecdotes surrounding the lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

Unfortunately, the current status of the lighthouse is not available. It is unclear whether it remains operational or has been repurposed as a museum or other structure.

Further Information

The coordinates for the Whiteford Lighthouse are 51.6525549° N, -4.2510959° W. The lighthouse has been recognized as an important historical site and is protected under. You can explore the surrounding countryside, enjoy water sports at the nearby coast, or visit the historic town of Burry Port.

Details

NameWhiteford Lighthouse
CityBurry Port
CountryUk
Coordinates51.6525549, -4.2510959
Historic significancecrucial aid to navigation for centuries
Storieslocal folklore
Architectural stylestone or brick
Construction materialstone or brick
Focal height4.2510959
Tower height51.6525549
Access descriptionvia MP3X+2H Burry Port, UK
Landscape typerolling hills and rural farmland
View descriptionpicnic landscape of rolling hills and rural farmland
Nearby attractionswater sports at the nearby coast, historic town of Burry Port
Light characteristic[insert light characteristic]
Light range[insert light range] nautical miles