Managing Organization: Northern Lighthouse Board
Website: http://www.nlb.org.uk
Notes: This lighthouse was designed by Robert Stevenson. It originally had two lights: one at the top of the tower and another about one third of the way up. The lower light was discontinued in 1890. Tower Height: 121 Characteristic and Range: Two white flashes every 20 seconds, visible for 22 nautical miles. Description of Tower: White conical tower.
This light is operational
Date Established: 1833 Date Present Tower Built: 1833 Date Automated: 1991 Fog Signal: Discontinued 1987 (was one blast every 60 seconds). Current Use: Active aid to navigation. Open To Public? Grounds only.
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