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Maplin Light House - Maplin Sands

Abbreviated Caption
Model of Maplin Light House on The Quay, Burnham-on-Crouch

Plaque:

MAPLIN LIGHTHOUSE 1841 - 1931

THIS MODEL IS A REPRESENTATION OF THE MAPLIN LIGHTHOUSE CONSTRUCTED ON THE MAPLIN SANDS AT THE MOUTH OF THE CROUCH. FIRST LIT ON THE 10TH FEBRUARY 1844, FINALLY ABANDONED ON THE 24TH AUGUST 1931, IT WAS WASHED AWAY IN THE FOLLOWING YEAR.

THREE KEEPERS WERE ASSIGNED T

Date 31 January 2025

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