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Dawros Lighthouse

Dawros Lighthouse, Dawros ED, Glenties Municipal District, County Donegal, Ulster, Ireland

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Dawros Lighthouse

The Dawros Lighthouse is a historic lighthouse located on the coast of County Donegal, Ireland.

History

  • The construction began in 1857 and was completed in 1858.

Architecture

The tower height of the Dawros Lighthouse stands at approximately 30 meters (98 feet).

The focal height, which is the distance from the top of the lens to the sea level, is around 35 meters (115 feet).

The lighthouse features a distinctive octagonal shape and was built using local stone and mortar.

Light Characteristics

The Dawros Lighthouse emits a fixed white light with a range of approximately 20 nautical miles.

The light's pattern is reported to be a single beam.

Current Status

The Dawros Lighthouse is currently an automated aid to navigation, no longer manned by a keeper.

Location and Accessibility

Dawros Lighthouse is situated on the coast of County Donegal, Ireland, at coordinates 54.8276902° N, 8.5629606° W.

The lighthouse is accessible via a public road, but parking may be limited during peak season.

Heritage Status

The Dawros Lighthouse was designated as a protected monument in Ireland and is listed on the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage.

Notable Historical Events

Due to lack of information

Details

NameDawros Lighthouse
City
CountryIreland
Coordinates54.82769, -8.562961
Current useactive navigation
Accessibletrue