Description and History of Site:-
The earliest recorded lighthouse on Spurn dates from 1427. In 1769 John Smeaton erected a pair of temporary lights in 1769 and commenced building 2 brick towers 90ft (27.4m) and 50ft (15.24m) shortly afterwards. The low light was washed away c1779 some 3 years after completion. Built on sand the high light 90ft (27.43m) became unstable and although shored up had to be demolished in 1895.

The truncated tower now supports a water tank.

Further Reading and References:-
de Boer, G. A history of the Spurn lighthouses. East Yorkshire Local History Society, No 24,1968.
Labrum E A, Civil Engineering Heritage - Eastern and Central England, Thomas Telford, 1994
Harwood B, Spurn Point and its Lighthouses, The Engineer, Vol 80 1895 Oct 4, p 344

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Key Words :- lighthouse

Viewing the Site :- Can be viewed from the public road or footpath

Address :- Spurn Point, Kilnsea, Easington, East Yorkshire, HU12 0UG
Grid Ref :- TA 40189 11233
Co-ordinates :- Lat 53.578959 , Long 0.115971
Local Authority :- East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - East Riding
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1346603,
Site Condition :- Site derelict - some buildings remaining
Record Date :- 15 May 2015

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