St. Mary's Lighthouse, Historic lighthouse on St Mary's Island, North Tyneside, England.
The white cylindrical lighthouse rises 46 meters high, featuring a tapered design with a balcony and lantern at its summit.
Constructed in 1898 using 645 stone blocks and 750,000 bricks, St Mary's Lighthouse remained operational until its decommissioning in 1984.
The lighthouse complex now functions as a museum and visitor center, presenting exhibits about maritime navigation and local maritime traditions.
Visitors can access the lighthouse via a concrete causeway during low tide and climb 137 steps for panoramic views of the North East coast.
The structure stands on a small tidal island where an 11th-century monastic chapel once maintained the first warning light for passing ships.
Location: North Tyneside
Inception: 1898
Height: 46 m
GPS coordinates: 55.07249,-1.44860
Latest update: May 11, 2025 05:11
These lighthouses are maritime structures that guide ships at sea. The buildings showcase architectural styles and technical developments spanning several centuries. From Roman constructions to modern structures, these navigation aids illustrate maritime history.
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