EPW023090 ENGLAND (1928). St. Catherine's Lighthouse, St Catherine's Point, 1928

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Title [EPW023090] St. Catherine's Lighthouse, St Catherine's Point, 1928
Reference EPW023090
Date August-1928
Link
Place name ST CATHERINE'S POINT
Parish NITON AND WHITWELL
District
Country ENGLAND
Easting / Northing 449834, 75351
Longitude / Latitude -1.2961427598117, 50.575182620091
National Grid Reference SZ498754

Pins

Engine House that was bombed on 1st July 1943, killing the three keepers.

Pharology
Tuesday 14th of April 2020 07:43:02 PM
Housing for the lighthouse keepers

MB
Monday 29th of October 2012 02:21:40 PM

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Monday 29th of October 2012 02:21:01 PM

User Comment Contributions

This lighthouse dates from 1840. It was originally 120 ft high. Fog adversely affected the light and the tower was reduced in height in 1875. It is said to be the third most powerful light in the Trinity House estate

MB
Monday 29th of October 2012 02:20:22 PM