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Managing Organization:
Trinity House
Website: http://www.trinityhouse.co.uk/interactive/gallery/lizard.html
Notes:
This is the southernmost point of the mainland of England. The active lighthouse is the south tower of two towers built in 1751; the north tower still stands with its lantern removed. Tower Height: 62 Height of Focal Plane: 230 Characteristic and Range: One white flash every 3 seconds, visible for 26 nautical miles. Description of Tower: White, octagonal stone tower.
This light is operational
Earlier Towers?
1619: Single tower. 1751: Two towers with attached cottage between them. Date Established: 1619 Date Present Tower Built: 1751 Date Automated: 1998 Optics: First-order Fresnel lens. Fog Signal: Horn with one blast every 30 seconds. Current Use: Active aid to navigation. Open To Public? Yes. Museum?
The tower and foghorn's engine house are open to the public from February 17 to September 9, 2007, 11-5 daily; except closed Thursdays and Fridays. Open every day in July and August. Directions:
Signs lead to the lighthouse from Lizard village on the A3083 from Helston. Car parking is available close to the lighthouse. Mapquest URL: Click here to get a map to this lighthouse! Nearby Lodging: Accommodations are available in six former keeper's cottages.
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