Winterton Lighthouse, 19th-century lighthouse in Winterton-on-Sea, England.
The cylindrical brick tower stands 19 meters tall on the Norfolk coast, featuring a white exterior with a prominent black lantern at its summit.
Built in 1867 under architect James Nicholas Douglass's design, this lighthouse guided ships through the dangerous Cockle Gat until its deactivation in 1921.
The lighthouse appears in Daniel Defoe's novel Robinson Crusoe, marking its place in maritime literature and Norfolk's seafaring traditions.
The structure now functions as a holiday accommodation, offering visitors the chance to stay in a converted historic maritime building.
During World War II, the lighthouse tower received modifications including a brick lookout post, which later transformed into a panoramic viewing room.
Location: Norfolk
Inception: 1867
Architects: James Nicholas Douglass
Height: 19 m
Made from material: brick
GPS coordinates: 52.71296,1.69528
Latest update: March 4, 2025 18:01
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