Description and History of Site:-
The old light was built by Sir John Clayton in 1674. This 24m high octagonal tower built in white chalk is the only intact coal light in England, although there is no evidence it was ever lit.
Further Reading and References:-YAS - Hatcher Card Index. Research funded by the Yorkshire Arts Association 1972.
Hatcher J, The Industrial Architecture of Yorkshire, 1985
Falconer K, Guide to England's Industrial Heritage, 1980
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Key Words :- lighthouse coal light
Viewing the Site :- Can be viewed from the public highway
Address :- Lighthouse Road, Flamborough, Bridlington, East Yorkshire, YO15 1AL
Grid Ref :- TA 24966 70810
Co-ordinates :- Lat 54.117980 , Long -0.089595
Local Authority :- East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - East Riding
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1083400,
Site Condition :- Site conserved but not normally open to the public
Site Dates :- 1674 - current
Record Date :- 15 May 2015
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © YAHS Archive
Grid Ref :- TA 24966 70810
Co-ordinates :- Lat 54.117980 , Long -0.089595
Local Authority :- East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - East Riding
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1083400,
Site Condition :- Site conserved but not normally open to the public
Site Dates :- 1674 - current
Record Date :- 15 May 2015
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © YAHS Archive