Mew Island Lighthouse, Lighthouse in Ards and North Down, Northern Ireland
The lighthouse stands 37 meters tall on Mew Island, directing ships through the North Channel with white light flashes every thirty seconds.
Built in 1884 to replace the original lighthouse on Lighthouse Island, this structure served as a crucial navigational aid for maritime traffic.
The Grade B+ listed lighthouse represents Northern Ireland's maritime legacy through its preserved architecture and engineering from the Victorian period.
The lighthouse operates automatically since 1996 under the management of the Commissioners of Irish Lights, featuring modern LED technology installed in 2015.
The structure contains a hyperradiant Fresnel lens installed in 1928, which rotates on a mercury float system to reduce friction.
Location: Ards and North Down
Inception: 1884
Height: 37 m
GPS coordinates: 54.69675,-5.51557
Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:55
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