Old Hunstanton Lighthouse
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| Old Hunstanton Lighthouse | |
| Location | St Edmund’s Point, Norfolk, England |
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| Coordinates | 52°56′59″N 0°29′37″E / 52.9496°N 0.4936°ECoordinates: 52°56′59″N 0°29′37″E / 52.9496°N 0.4936°E |
| Year first lit | 1840 |
| Deactivated | 1922 |
| Construction | Masonry |
| Tower shape | circular |
| Characteristic | Now a Private residence |
Old Hunstanton Lighthouse is located in Old Hunstanton in the English county of Norfolk[1]. The present lighthouse was built in 1840 although there has been a Lighthouse on the site since 1665. This first lighthouse was built of wood with an iron basket of burning coals as a light. Hunstanton lighthouse had the world's first parabolic reflector which was built here in 1776. The present lighthouse ceased operations in 1922, since when it has been a private residence and a Holiday Let.
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Remains of St Edmund's Chapel and Lighthouse.
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Further information on booking The Old Lighthouse can be found on its website, www.theoldlighthouse.net.
[edit] References
- ^ Ordnance Survey (2002). OS Explorer Map 250 - Norfolk Coast West. ISBN 0-319-21886-4.
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