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Lighthouses in United Kingdom
Statistics & Distribution
Explore detailed statistics about lighthouses in United Kingdom, including regional distribution, historical periods, and key metrics.
Key Statistics
323
Total Lighthouses
292(90.4%)
Heritage Sites
66
Accessible
13
With Guided Tours
165
Automated
4
With Accommodation
1,205
Oldest Construction
1,991
Newest Construction
Height Statistics
33.2m
Average Height
400m
Tallest
290
With Height Data
By Historical Period
19th Century180 (55.7%)
20th Century60 (18.6%)
18th Century13 (4.0%)
Medieval1 (0.3%)
Visitor Information
Wheelchair Accessible66 (20.4%)
Guided Tours Available13
Heritage Protected292 (90.4%)
Accommodation Available4