Rampside Lighthouse

Rampside Lighthouse is a square, obelisk-shaped tower built with contrasting red and yellow brick patterns rising along the Cumbrian coast. The geometric form and layered brick design are its defining external features.

The structure was built in 1875 and was originally the fourth of 13 leading lights that guided ships into Barrow-in-Furness port. The Victorian navigation system was gradually reduced over time, yet this beacon survived to the present day.

The beacon takes its name from nearby Rampside, a coastal settlement with ties to shipping history, and forms part of the local waterfront identity. Visitors notice how the structure anchors the visual character of this industrial port area.

The monument sits on the coast and is accessible from the nearby promenade, with the flat, industrial setting making approach straightforward. Daytime visits work best when light brings out the brick detailing clearly.

This beacon is the last surviving example from the Victorian navigation system that once monitored the entire port entrance. Its isolation today serves as a visible reminder of a vanished maritime era.

Location: Barrow-in-Furness

Inception: 1875

Height: 16 m

GPS coordinates: 54.08644,-3.16120

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:44