Belmont transmitting station

The Belmont transmitting station is a steel mast in Lincolnshire that rises 351 meters (1152 feet) into the air, making it the second tallest structure in the country. The slender, tapering structure dominates the flat fields and farmland around it, visible for miles in every direction.

The facility started broadcasting in December 1965 and initially carried programming from Anglia Television to the eastern region. In 1972, coverage responsibility shifted to Yorkshire Television, while the technical transmitter continued serving the same area.

The transmission facility delivers television and radio programming to 1.5 million residents across Lincolnshire, eastern Yorkshire, and northern sections of Norfolk.

The station sits on open farmland and can be seen from public roads, but the site itself is closed to visitors for safety reasons. Those wanting to view the structure from a distance will find several country roads in the surrounding area with clear sightlines.

Alongside its usual broadcasting duties, the site houses a Very Low Frequency transmitter operating between 3 and 30 kHz. This specialized equipment enables communication with submerged Royal Navy submarines, as these long waves can penetrate deep into the ocean.

GPS coordinates: 53.33586,-0.17200

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:30