Margate Lighthouse, Harbor lighthouse in Kent, England
The octagonal concrete lighthouse stands 20 meters tall at the end of Margate harbor arm, topped with a copper lantern displaying a red LED light.
The original 1829 lighthouse, designed by William Edmunds with a round Doric column, was destroyed during the devastating North Sea flood of 1953.
The current 1955 lighthouse structure appears on the Bank of England's £20 note alongside the Turner Contemporary art gallery, representing maritime heritage.
Located at coordinates 51°23′27″N and 1°22′41″E, the lighthouse maintains a continuous red signal to guide maritime traffic through the harbor entrance.
The lighthouse features an 18-meter focal height and serves as both a functional maritime beacon and a recognized symbol of Margate's coastal identity.
Location: Kent
Inception: 1829
GPS coordinates: 51.39080,1.37808
Latest update: March 6, 2025 10:16
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