Covesea Skerries Lighthouse, Navigational lighthouse in Lossiemouth, Scotland.
The stone tower reaches 36 meters in height and features a circular lantern with a domed roof built on a semicircular single-story base.
Following a devastating storm that sank 16 vessels in November 1826, public demands led to the construction of this lighthouse, completed in 1846.
The lighthouse, designed by Alan Stevenson, incorporates Egyptian architectural elements in the keeper's cottages, reflecting the period's interest in ancient styles.
The structure operated with a clockwork-powered Fresnel lens until 1984, when automated systems replaced manual operations for maritime navigation.
The original Fresnel lens, manufactured by Frankois Soleil in Paris, is now displayed at the Lossiemouth Fishery and Community Museum.
Location: Moray
Inception: 1846
Architects: Alan Stevenson
Height: 36 m
GPS coordinates: 57.72410,-3.33850
Latest update: March 23, 2025 10:32
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