Notes: Old records indicate that a light was in use at Noordwijk in 1444 to help fishermen. Other lights have succeeded it since then. The current lighthouse, built in 1921-22, was declared a national monument in 1980. It was reportedly under restoration in 2004. Tower Height: 84 Height of Focal Plane: 108 Characteristic and Range: Three white flashes every 20 seconds, visible for 18 nautical miles. Description of Tower: White, square, pyramidal stone tower.
This light is operational
Earlier Towers? 1854: White, square stone tower, light at 66 above high water (demolished in 1913). Date Established: 1824 Date Present Tower Built: 1922 Current Use: Active aid to navigation. Open To Public? Grounds only.
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