Ferris Point
Lighthouse
Larne, Antrim, Northern Ireland
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Location Guide |
This lighthouse is located at the east side of
the narrow entrance to Larne Lough.
This is the harbour control tower for Larne, a
major port. The tower replaced a traditional light station that formerly carried
a navigational light. The light became redundant when a directional light was
installed in the
Chaine Tower
Lighthouse
on the other side of the harbour entrance. The CIL state it was in operation
until 1994.
Photo by Wilson
Adams
There are good views from ferries connecting
Larne to several ports in Scotland.
Lighthouse information Grid
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Name: |
Ferris Point, Larne, Antrim, Northern Ireland |
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Current status: |
Inactive |
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Grid Reference: |
D415025 |
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Ceremonial County: |
Antrim
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Appearance: |
square cylindrical tower supporting a large square, glass-enclosed control
room. Tower painted white; control room appears black from a distance. |
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Originally built: |
1839 |
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Current lighthouse built: |
Newer |
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Height of Tower: |
15
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Owned / run by: |
Larne Harbour Ltd
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