The South Lookout

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The South Lookout, Grade II listed lookout in Aldeburgh, England

The South Lookout stands on Crag Path near the sea, featuring a distinctive architectural design that marks the coastal landscape of Aldeburgh.

Built around 1830, this structure served as a monitoring point for ships navigating the North Sea waters along the Suffolk coastline.

The building functions as an exhibition space where numerous British artists, including Royal Academicians, present their works throughout the year.

Located at coordinates 52.150556, 1.602044, visitors can access the lookout by following Crag Path along the Aldeburgh seafront.

South African author Sir Laurens van der Post used this lookout as his writing space for three decades starting from the 1950s.

Location: Aldeburgh

Website: http://aldeburghbeachlookout.com

GPS coordinates: 52.15056,1.60204

Latest update: March 5, 2025 23:11

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