Cantick Head Lighthouse
Longhope, Island of Hoy, Orkney Isles
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Aerial Photo
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This lighthouse is situated at Longhope on the
southeast cost of the Island of Hoy. It was automated in 1992. A fog horn was
established in 1913 but this was discontinued in 1987.
Cantick Head Lighthouse, light keepers
cottages, sundial pedestal and outbuildings are all historically graded.
The two 2-storey keeper's houses and other
light station buildings, enclosed by a stone wall and have been converted as
self catering
holiday accommodation.
Photo by
Calum McRoberts
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