Orfordness Lighthouse
Grade II listed lighthouse in the United kingdom / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Orfordness Lighthouse was a lighthouse on Orford Ness, in Suffolk, England. The 30 metres (98 ft) tower was completed in 1792. Work began on demolition in July 2020, and was completed in August.[2] The light had a range of 25 nautical miles (46 km; 29 mi).[3] It was equipped with an AIS transmitter with MMSI 992351016.[4]
Quick Facts Location, OS grid ...
Location | Orfordness Suffolk England |
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OS grid | TM4498348865 |
Coordinates | 52.083940°N 1.574246°E / 52.083940; 1.574246 |
Tower | |
Constructed | 1637 (first) |
Construction | brick tower |
Automated | 1965 |
Height | 30 m (98 ft) |
Shape | tapered cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern |
Markings | white tower with two red bands, white lantern |
Operator | Orfordness Lighthouse Trust[1] |
Heritage | Grade II listed building |
Light | |
First lit | 1792 (current) |
Deactivated | 2013 |
Lens | 2nd order 700mm, three panel catadioptric |
Range | 25 nautical miles (46 km; 29 mi) |
Characteristic | Fl W 5s. |
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