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Name: Noup Head Lighthouse  

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Also known as: Westray Lighthouse

Nearest Town or City:
Pierowall, , United Kingdom

Location: Isle of Westray, Orkney Isles, Scotland.


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Photo: John Mobbs

Managing Organization:
Northern Lighthouse Board

Website: http://www.nlb.org.uk/ourlights/history/nouphead.htm

Contact Address Information:
84 George Street
Edinburgh
United Kingdom

Tower Height: 79

Characteristic and Range: Flashing white every 30 seconds.

Description of Tower: White, conical tower.

This light is operational

Date Established: 1898

Date Present Tower Built: 1898

Date Automated: 1964

Current Use: Active aid to navigation.

Open To Public? Grounds only.


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