Burnham-on-Sea High Lighthouse, Grade II listed lighthouse in Burnham-on-Sea, England
The white brick lighthouse rises 30 meters above the Somerset coast, standing as a prominent navigation marker near the River Parrett entrance.
Trinity House took control of maritime operations in 1829, leading to the construction of this lighthouse in 1832 to guide ships through dangerous sandbanks.
The structure represents Somerset's maritime heritage as one of three lighthouses that protected vessels entering the Bristol Channel through the River Parrett.
Located at coordinates 51.2488883, -2.999097, visitors can observe this decommissioned lighthouse from various points along the Burnham-on-Sea coastline.
A worker's fatal fall during the lighthouse construction in 1832 generated local tales of mysterious sounds heard during storms near the structure.
Location: Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge
Location: Sedgemoor
Inception: 1832
Height: 30 m
GPS coordinates: 51.24889,-2.99910
Latest update: March 6, 2025 05:50
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