Old Hunstanton Lighthouse, Grade II listed lighthouse in Hunstanton, England.
The brick cylindrical tower stands 19 meters tall on St Edmonds Point at the eastern entrance of The Wash between Norfolk and Lincolnshire.
Built in 1840 by James Walker, this lighthouse replaced earlier wooden structures from 1666 and guided ships through Lynn Deeps until its decommission in 1921.
The structure features eighteen lamps with 18-inch diameter reflectors, representing an advancement in British coastal navigation technology during the Victorian era.
Currently operating as a holiday property, the building contains four bedrooms with a spiral staircase leading to an observation area at the top.
Between 1934 and 1957, the Royal Observer Corps used the tower as an observation post, leading to the addition of an extra floor level.
Location: Hunstanton
Inception: 1840
Height: 19 m
Made from material: brick
GPS coordinates: 52.94965,0.49363
Latest update: March 17, 2025 04:36
Norfolk combines medieval architecture, Roman ruins, and nature reserves. The region features historic manor houses, windmills, monastery ruins, and lighthouses. Natural areas include coastal beaches, pine forests, bird sanctuaries, and the Norfolk Broads with their distinctive water landscape.
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