Name and Location

Cromer Lighthouse is a prominent coastal structure located in Cromer, Norfolk, United Kingdom.

Construction and History

The current lighthouse was built in 1868 to replace its predecessor, which had been constructed in 1833 but had suffered from structural issues. The new lighthouse stands at a height of 18 meters (59 feet) and features a white cylindrical tower with a black lantern room.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse's architecture is characterized by a white cylindrical tower with a black lantern room, standing at a height of 18 meters (59 feet).

Light and Navigation

Cromer Lighthouse is equipped with a first-order fixed white light that emits every 5 seconds, providing a range of approximately 21 nautical miles (39 kilometers). The light has an effective height of 84 meters (276 feet) above sea level, making it visible to mariners in the North Sea. Additionally, the lighthouse serves as an Automatic Identification System (AIS) radio station, transmitting its position and other relevant data to nearby vessels.

Accessibility and Visiting

[No information available]

Notable Views and Landscape

[No information available]

Anecdotes and Folklore

[No information available]

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse is equipped with a radar transponder that broadcasts on the "O" group, using a period of 60 seconds. Additionally, Cromer Lighthouse serves as an Automatic Identification System (AIS) radio station, transmitting its position and other relevant data to nearby vessels.

Further Information

According to Wikidata, Cromer Lighthouse has been assigned the identifier Q2752583.