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Shoreham Harbour

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Shoreham Harbour (Adur)
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Shoreham Harbour Lighthouse

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Location

The Shoreham Harbour Lighthouse is situated on Brighton Road, at the mouth of the River Adur, in Shoreham-by-Sea (Shoreham), a town approximately 5 miles west of Brighton, overlooking the English Channel.

History

History

A lifeboat was first placed at Shoreham by the Harbour Commissioners in 1845. The management of the station was later transferred to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) in 1865.

Architecture and Construction

Architecture and Construction

The lighthouse is a notable structure, reportedly built using local materials such as stone and brickwork.

Light Characteristics

  • Pattern: Fl
  • Range: 10 nautical miles
  • Colour: White
  • Height: 13 metres (43 ft)
  • Period: 10 minutes

Current Status

Current Status

The lighthouse is reportedly still operational, although its status as an automated aid to navigation is unclear.

Heritage Status

Heritage Status

The Shoreham Harbour Lighthouse has been designated a notable landmark in the area.

Notable Historical Events

Notable Historical Events

No specific events are recorded for this location.

Details

NameShoreham Harbour
CityAdur
CountryUnited Kingdom
Coordinates50.830864, -0.2481893
Current useoperational