Castle Hill Light, Active lighthouse on Narragansett Bay in Newport, United States
The granite lighthouse stands 10 meters high on the rocky coastline, guiding vessels through the East Passage between Conanicut Island and Aquidneck Island.
Architect Henry Hobson Richardson provided initial sketches for the structure in 1890, though his design for an attached residence was not implemented in the final construction.
The lighthouse marks the start and finish line for numerous yacht races in Newport, connecting the maritime community through navigational guidance and sporting events.
While the tower remains closed to visitors, people can view the lighthouse via footpaths starting from Castle Hill Inn and Castle Hill Cove Marina.
The Castle Hill Inn signed an agreement with the Coast Guard in 2021 to maintain the lighthouse exterior through regular power washing and painting procedures.
Location: Newport
Inception: 1890
Architects: Henry Hobson Richardson
Height: 10 m
Made from material: granite
GPS coordinates: 41.46194,-71.36333
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26
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