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Name: Harwich Low Lighthouse  

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Nearest Town or City:
Harwich, , United Kingdom

Location: Mouth of the River Stour, east coast of England.


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Photo: Tony Denton

Managing Organization:
Harwich Maritime Museum

Website: http://www.harwich-society.co.uk
Email: info@harwich-society.com

Contact Address Information:
Low Lighthouse Harbour Crescent
Essex
, CO12 3NJ , United Kingdom

Tower Height: 30

Description of Tower: 10-sided tower on roof of building.

This light is not operational

Date Present Tower Built: 1818

Date Deactivated: 1863

Current Use: Maritime museum.

Open To Public? Yes.

Museum?
The lighthouse now houses the Harwich Maritime Museum, with special displays related to the Royal Navy and commercial shipping. The museum is open May to August daily 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 5 p.m.


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