Description and History of Site:-
Whitby High Light. Built by Trinity House in 1858 on Ling Hill to the design of James Walker; originally a pair of towers aligned north-south, showing fixed lights over Whitby Rock. The station was altered in 1890 when a more efficient light was installed in the smaller tower and the other closed down. Originally running on paraffin, the light was electrified in 1976 and fully automated in 1992.

Further Reading and References:-
Hague, D B and Christie, R. Lighthouses: their architecture, history and archaeology. Gomer Press, 1975. Jackson, D. Lighthouses of England and Wales: including the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. David & Charles, 1975.
Trinity House leaflet, Whitby.

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Key Words :- lighthouse ship navigation

Viewing the Site :- Visible from public track

Address :- Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22 4JZ
Grid Ref :- NZ 92880 10110
Co-ordinates :- Lat 54.477855 , Long -0.568095
Local Authority :- Scarborough Borough Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - North Riding
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1316184,
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Site Dates :- 1858 -
Record Date :- 15 October 2015

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