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Old Spurn Low Lighthouse

The Old Spurn Low Lighthouse is a historic lighthouse located on Spurn Point, off the coast of East Riding of Yorkshire, England.

History

  • The Old Spurn Low Lighthouse was built to serve as an aid to navigation for mariners in the Humber Estuary. Its construction dates back to [no specific date provided].

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse is constructed from [no specific material mentioned]. The tower's height is reportedly [no specific height provided], although its focal height, which indicates the maximum distance a light can be seen at sea, is believed to be around [no specific value provided] metres.

Light Characteristics

The Old Spurn Low Lighthouse emits a fixed white light, reportedly visible from a range of [no specific range provided] miles out to sea. The light pattern is not specified in the available data.

Current Status

The lighthouse is currently disused and has been since [no specific date provided]. It stands as a testament to the region's rich maritime history.

Location and Accessibility

The Old Spurn Low Lighthouse is situated on Spurn Point, off the coast of East Riding of Yorkshire. The location can be accessed via Spurn Road, although the road may become impassable at high tide due to the island's tidal nature.

Heritage Status

Spurn Point, including the Old Spurn Low Lighthouse, has been designated as a national nature reserve and is part of the Humber Flats, Marshes and Coast Special Protection Area. The site is also owned by the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust.

Notable Historical Events

The lighthouse played an important role in maritime navigation during its operational years. However, no specific historical events are mentioned in the available data.

Details

NameOld Spurn Low Lighthouse
City
CountryUnited Kingdom
Coordinates53.579, 0.11598319