Souter Lighthouse, Grade II* listed lighthouse in Marsden, England
The red and white brick lighthouse stands 23 meters tall on the South Tyneside coast, featuring a cylindrical tower and lantern room at the top.
Completed in 1871 under architect James Nicholas Douglass, this structure marked a breakthrough as the first lighthouse purposely built to use alternating current electricity.
The National Trust maintains this maritime landmark, which tells the story of lighthouse keepers and their vital role in protecting ships from dangerous reefs.
Visitors can explore the engine room, climb the tower, examine the keeper's quarters, and participate in educational programs about maritime navigation methods.
The lighthouse prevented countless shipwrecks along Whitburn Steel, where 20 vessels were lost in 1860 alone, averaging 44 accidents per coastal mile.
Location: South Tyneside
Inception: 1871
Architects: James Nicholas Douglass
Height: 23 m
Made from material: brick
Operator: National Trust
Website: https://nationaltrust.org.uk/souter-lighthouse-and-the-leas
GPS coordinates: 54.97062,-1.36350
Latest update: May 15, 2025 21:15
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