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Maidens Lighthouse

Antrim, Northern Ireland

Location Guide

The Maidens are a group of small rocky islands and reefs about 113 miles northeast of Larne. The lighthouse is located on a tiny island near the east end of the group, guarding the approach to Larne.

This location guide is partly done, we are currently working on it and it should be completed in the next month.

 


Lighthouse information Grid

Name:

Maidens Lighthouse, Antrim, Northern Ireland

Current status:

Working

Geographic Position:

54°55.748' North  005°43.709' West

Grid Reference:

 

Ceremonial County:

Antrim

Appearance:

stone tower with lantern and gallery attached to two storey stone keeper's houses. Lighthouse painted white with a single black horizontal band.

Map Link:

Maps

Aerial photo:

 

Other photos:

photo

Originally built:

1828

Current lighthouse built:

 

Height of Tower:

23 metres

Height of light above mean sea level:

29 metres

Character of light:

Fl (3) W 20s

Character of fog signal:

 

Range of light:

24 nautical miles

Owned / run by:

Commissioners of Irish Lights

Getting there:

 

Access:

 

Website:

CIL 

Other Useful Websites:

Wikipedia

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

Lighthouse Map of Ireland  

Featured list of lighthouses - Ireland

Notes:

 

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By: Keith Park   Section:  Lighthouses Section Key:
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