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Managing Organization:
Northern Lighthouse Board
Website: http://www.nlb.org.uk/ourlights/history/winkie.htm
Notes:
This light was established in 1889 about 250 yards to the seaward side of the high light. In 1950, after changes to the shoreline, a new octagonal concrete tower about 15 feet tall was erected about 250 yards closer to the water. The original 20-foot cast-iron tower was installed on top. Tower Height: 33 Height of Focal Plane: 33 Characteristic and Range: White flash every 3 seconds. Description of Tower: Octagonal tower, red upper portion and white lower portion. (Upper half is cast iron; lower half is concrete.)
This light is operational
Date Established: 1889 Date Present Tower Built: 1950
Tower Moved?
1950 Date Automated: 1993 Current Use: Active aid to navigation. Open To Public? No. Mapquest URL: Click here to get a map to this lighthouse!
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