Description and History of Site:-
Lighthouse built 1806 raised 1925. By John Matson of Bridlington for Trinity House. Conical brick tower about 26.5m high.
In 1940 the lighthouse was electrified. It was automated in early 1996, the keepers leaving on 8 May. The lighthouse is now monitored and controlled from Trinity House's Planning Centre in Harwich, Essex
Further Reading and References:-
https://www.trinityhouse.co.uk/lighthouse-visitor-centres/flamborough-lighthouse-visitor-centre
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Key Words :- operational lighthouse
Viewing the Site :- Open to public as advertised
Address :- Lighthouse Road, Flamborough, Bridlington, East Yorkshire, YO15 1AR
Grid Ref :- TA 25422 70637
Co-ordinates :- Lat 54.116315 , Long -0.082694
Local Authority :- East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - East Riding
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1083399,
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Site Dates :- 1806 - current
Contributor :- Robert Vickers - 17 August 2017
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © Robert Vickers
Grid Ref :- TA 25422 70637
Co-ordinates :- Lat 54.116315 , Long -0.082694
Local Authority :- East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - East Riding
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1083399,
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Site Dates :- 1806 - current
Contributor :- Robert Vickers - 17 August 2017
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © Robert Vickers