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Lizard Lighthouse

 
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Lizard Lighthouse from sea.
Foghorns at the Lizard lighthouse

The Lizard Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Lizard Point in Cornwall, United Kingdom, built in 1752. A light was first exhibited from that point in 1619, but demolished in 1630. Trinity House took responsibility for the station in 1771. The Lizard Lighthouse was automated and demanned in 1998[1].

The tower is 19 metres tall and range of light is 26 nautical miles.

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References

  1. ^ http://www.trinityhouse.co.uk/interactive/gallery/lizard.html

Coordinates: 49°57′58″N 5°12′07″W / 49.96611°N 5.20194°W / 49.96611; -5.20194



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