Name and Location

The Nauset Light is a historic lighthouse located at 120 Nauset Light Beach Rd, Eastham, MA 02642, USA, on the Outer Cape of Massachusetts.

Construction and History

Built in 1873 as one of the twin lights of Chatham, the Nauset Light was relocated to its current site in 1923. Its rich history spans over a century, serving as an essential aid to navigation on Cape Cod's Outer Beach.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse architecture is classified as a "lighthouse" with a building type classification as "yes." Its heritage is marked by its protection title, "Cape Cod National Seashore," and website https://www.nps.gov/subjects/nationalregister/index.htm.

Light and Navigation

The light source features an alt name, "Nauset Beach Light," and has been designated as one of the most significant lighthouses on Cape Cod. The lighthouse's light source has a seamark:light:character of "Al" with a seamark:light:colour of white and red. The light operates for 10 seconds every period, marked as seamark:light:height at 36.5 meters (120 feet), and is reference number LLNR 510.1.

Accessibility and Visiting

The Nauset Light Preservation Society manages the lighthouse, ensuring its continued preservation for future generations. For more information about visiting or exploring the lighthouse, please visit its official website at https://www.nausetlight.org/ or explore the National Register of Historic Places online.

Notable Views and Landscape

No notable views or landscape information is available.

Anecdotes and Folklore

As a historic landmark, the Nauset Light has been recognized by the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) under reference number 87001484. Its heritage is marked by its protection title, "Cape Cod National Seashore," and website https://www.nps.gov/subjects/nationalregister/index.htm.

Technical and Operational Details

The Nauset Light has a seamark:light:character of "Al" with a seamark:light:colour of white and red. The light operates for 10 seconds every period, marked as seamark:light:height at 36.5 meters (120 feet), and is reference number LLNR 510.1.

Further Information

For more information about the Nauset Light, please visit its official website at https://www.nausetlight.org/ or explore the National Register of Historic Places online.