Plover Scar Lighthouse, Maritime beacon at Lune estuary entrance in Lancashire, England
Plover Scar Lighthouse is an octagonal stone structure with a black lantern positioned at the mouth of the Lune estuary in Lancashire. The tower rises about 8 meters above a rocky outcrop at the edge of the deep water channel that leads into the estuary.
The beacon was built in 1847 and initially used paraffin lamps set in parabolic reflectors to guide vessels. In the early 1950s, it was upgraded to electric lamps and modernized for improved visibility.
The tower has long been maintained by local families who checked and tended its light regularly. This private care shaped how the structure was used and protected over the generations.
The tower is reachable during low tide, but tide schedules must be checked before visiting to ensure safe access. The rocky terrain requires sturdy footwear and careful footing when approaching the site.
In 2016, the tower underwent major restoration after being struck by a commercial vessel, with over 200 stone blocks carefully numbered and reused. This detailed reconstruction allowed the original structure to be preserved despite significant damage.
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