Southwold lighthouse, Grade II listed lighthouse in Southwold, England
The white brick lighthouse rises 31 meters above ground level in the center of Southwold, providing navigation guidance along the North Sea coast.
Engineer James Douglass supervised the construction of this lighthouse in 1887 to replace three older structures threatened by coastal erosion at Orfordness.
The lighthouse maintains its position as a central element of Southwold's maritime identity, appearing in television series and inspiring local brewery products.
Trinity House operates guided tours through Adnams brewery, requiring visitors to measure at least 1.1 meters tall and climb 113 steps independently.
The lighthouse underwent a significant upgrade in 2012, extending its light range from 17 to 24 nautical miles following Orfordness Lighthouse decommissioning.
Location: Southwold
Inception: 1887
Architects: James Nicholas Douglass
Height: 31 m
Made from material: brick
Website: https://trinityhouse.co.uk/lighthouses-and-lightvessels/southwold-lighthouse
GPS coordinates: 52.32724,1.68143
Latest update: March 3, 2025 13:22
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