Round Island Lighthouse, Grade II listed lighthouse on Round Island in Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom.
Round Island Lighthouse is a cylindrical tower made from white-painted granite, standing approximately 19 meters tall on a small island. The structure features a gallery and lantern room at its top, which produces a white flashing light to guide vessels.
The lighthouse began operations in 1887 as the third navigational light in the Isles of Scilly and was designed by William Tregarthen Douglass for Trinity House. Its construction represented an important advancement in maritime safety for the region and surrounding waters.
The beacon serves as a visual landmark deeply connected to the islands' maritime identity and way of life. Its presence shapes how locals and visitors navigate and understand the surrounding seascape.
The lighthouse operates automatically and continues to transmit its white flashing light to guide vessels through the waters. The best way to view it is by taking a boat trip from St Mary's, as the island itself is not accessible to visitors.
In 1927, Britain's first wireless navigation beacon was installed here, transmitting special signals to help ships find their way. This early radio system represented a major leap forward in maritime technology at the time.
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