Arnish Point Lighthouse
Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Ross-shire
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Aerial Photo
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Located on a headland on the west side of the
entrance to Stornoway Harbour, about 3 miles south of the town. It was automated
in 1963.
Lighthouse information Grid
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Name: |
Arnish Point, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Ross-shire |
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Current status: |
Working |
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Geographic Position: |
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Grid Reference: |
NB432308 |
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Ceremonial County: |
Ross & Cromarty
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Appearance: |
cylindrical masonry tower, painted white; lantern painted black. 1-store
keeper's house. |
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Multimap
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Aerial photo: |
Marinas.com
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Other photos: |
closeup
closeup
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Originally built: |
1900 |
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Current lighthouse built: |
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Height of Tower: |
21
metres |
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Height of light above mean sea level: |
55
metres |
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Character of light: |
two
white flashes every 15 s. 21 m |
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Getting there: |
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Access: |
Site open, tower closed. Accessible by road then a short walk may be needed
to reach the lighthouse. |
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