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West Pier Lighthouse

Description and History of Site:-
West Pier Lighthouse. Built 1831 from the design of Mr Francis Pickernell, engineer to the Harbour Trustees. Fluted doric masonry column surmounted by an octagonal lantern.


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Key Words :- lighthouse ship navigation breakwater

Viewing the Site :- Open to the public on certain days

Address :- Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 3PY
Grid Ref :- NZ 89940 11720
Co-ordinates :- Lat 54.492849 , Long -0.612963
Local Authority :- Scarborough Borough Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - North Riding
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1253731,
Site Condition :- Site conserved and open to the public
Site Dates :- 1881 -
Record Date :- 15 October 2015

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