Pakefield Lighthouse, Maritime beacon in Pakefield, Suffolk, England
The nine-meter white tower of Pakefield Lighthouse stands on the Suffolk coast, guiding ships through the channel between shifting sandbanks near Lowestoft harbor.
Trinity House commissioned architect Richard Suter to construct the lighthouse in 1832, with an initial budget of £821 for the tower and keeper's accommodation.
The lighthouse changed its light from white to red in 1835 to prevent confusion with the illuminated windows of neighboring Kessingland houses.
The structure now functions as a coastal reconnaissance station following renovation work completed by local Coastwatch volunteers in the year 2000.
During World War II, the lighthouse served as an observation post for the Royal Observer Corps and survived a V-1 flying bomb attack in 1943.
Location: England
Inception: 1832
Height: 9 m
GPS coordinates: 52.43700,1.72930
Latest update: March 6, 2025 17:47
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