Cape Wrath Lighthouse
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Cape Wrath Lighthouse at Cape Wrath was built in 1828 by Robert Stevenson and was manned until 1998, when it was converted to automatic operation by the Northern Lighthouse Board.[3][4] It is located at the most North-Westerly point on the British mainland, in the traditional county of Sutherland within Highland Region. Durness is the closest village, 10 miles (16 km) to the south-east with Inverness around 120 miles (190 km) to the south.
Location | Sutherland Scotland |
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OS grid | NC2595574726 |
Coordinates | 58°37′31.6″N 4°59′55.9″W |
Tower | |
Constructed | 1828 |
Built by | Robert Stevenson |
Construction | granite tower |
Automated | 1998 |
Height | 20 metres (66 ft) |
Shape | cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern attached to keeper's house |
Markings | white tower, black lantern, ochre trim |
Power source | mains electricity |
Operator | Northern Lighthouse Board[1] [2] |
Heritage | category A listed building |
Light | |
Focal height | 122 metres (400 ft) |
Range | 22 nautical miles (41 km; 25 mi) |
Characteristic | Fl (4) W 30s. |
Overlooking the Cape are the ruins of the Lloyd's signal station, which was used to monitor shipping and was built in the 19th century.[5][6] The light, which is 122 metres (400 ft) above sea level, is visible for 22 nautical miles (41 km; 25 mi).[3]