Managing Organization: Trinity House
Website: http://www.trinityhouse.co.uk/interactive/gallery/monkstone.html
Notes: The conical tower on the stone tower is glass reinforced plastic which replaced the iron tower and lantern in 1993. Although the stone tower was erected in 1839 it was not lit until 1925 when the iron tower, gallery and lantern were added. Tower Height: 75 Characteristic and Range: White flash every 5 seconds. Description of Tower: Red, cylindrical iron tower atop conical stone tower.
This light is operational
Date Established: 1839 Date Present Tower Built: 1839 Current Use: Active aid to navigation. Open To Public? No.
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