Watchet Harbour Lighthouse, Cast iron lighthouse in Watchet, United Kingdom.
Watchet Harbour Lighthouse is a red hexagonal cast iron structure standing 7 meters tall at the harbor entrance. It displays a green light to mark the starboard approach for vessels entering the marina.
This lighthouse was built in 1862 by a Bridgwater engineering firm following a design by James Abernethy. It was constructed to support the increasing maritime activity in the region.
The lighthouse reflects Somerset's long connection to the sea and helps vessels navigate safely into the harbor. Visitors can see its role in the local maritime story when walking along the water's edge.
You can reach the lighthouse by walking along the western breakwater toward the harbor mouth. Parking is available in Watchet village nearby, making it easy to access.
The lighthouse is managed by the Watchet Harbour Authority rather than Trinity House, which oversees most other lighthouses in England. This makes it an independent navigation system in a region otherwise controlled by a centralized authority.
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