Anvil Point Lighthouse, Navigation lighthouse in Durlston Country Park, Dorset, England
The stone structure rises 12 meters above the cliffs of Anvil Point, featuring a fourth-order optic system with six rotating panels.
Trinity House established this coastal lighthouse in 1881 to guide vessels away from the hazards of Christchurch Ledge and Portland Bill.
The lighthouse represents maritime engineering from the Victorian era, now operating as both a navigation aid and holiday accommodation.
A white flash occurs every 10 seconds, with the light beam extending 9 nautical miles across the English Channel waters.
The structure incorporated an explosive fog signal system in 1894, using a small cannon that produced warning blasts every five minutes.
Location: Dorset
Inception: 1881
Height: 12 m
Made from material: stone
GPS coordinates: 50.59194,-1.96000
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:07
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