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Crinan Canal Lighthouse

Argyllshire

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The Crinan Canal at 9 miles long, provides a shortcut between the Hebrides and the Clyde, eliminating a long trip around the Mull of Kintyre, Britain's longest peninsula. The canal was opened in 1801.

The lighthouse is located at the westernmost lock of the canal in Crinan. It is hexagonal and painted red and white, inside is a storeroom, access to the gallery is via a ladder on the outside.


Lighthouse information Grid

Name:

Crinan Canal Lighthouse, Argyllshire

Current status:

Working

Geographic Position:

 

Grid Reference:

NR788944

Ceremonial County:

Argyllshire

Appearance:

hexagonal masonry tower with lantern and gallery, painted white with a single red horizontal band; lantern roof is also red.

Map Link:

Multimap

Aerial photo:

Marinas.com

Other photos:

2009 closeup      photo    Geograph

Originally built:

1851

Current lighthouse built:

 

Height of Tower:

6 metres

Height of light above mean sea level:

8 metres

Character of light:

flash every 3 s, white or green depending on direction

Character of fog signal:

 

Range of light:

 

Owned / run by:

British Waterways Scotland

Getting there:

 

Access:

site open tower closed

Website:

 

Other Useful Websites:

History of the Crinan Canal

Routes:  
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For more articles, lists and other information see the Lighthouses Section

Lighthouse Map of Scotland

Featured List of lighthouses - Scotland 

List of minor lighthouses and lights - Scotland  

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By: Tracey Park    Section:  Lighthouses Section Key:
Page Ref: Crinan Topic: Lighthouses Last Updated: 06/2010

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