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Name: Bull Point Lighthouse  

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Nearest Town or City:
Mortehoe, , United Kingdom

Location: Near Woolacombe, North Devon, Bristol Chanel.

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Photo: Tony Denton
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Managing Organization:
Trinity House

Website: http://www.trinityhouse.co.uk/interactive/gallery/bull_point.html

Notes:
In 1972 much of the cliff where this lighthouse is located collapsed and the lighthouse was damaged. A temporary tower was used until the lighthouse was rebuilt in 1974.

Tower Height: 35

Height of Focal Plane: 177

Characteristic and Range: 3 white flashes every 10 seconds, visible for 20 nautical miles.

Description of Tower: White round tower.

This light is operational

Date Established: 1879

Date Present Tower Built: 1974

Current Use: Active aid to navigation.

Open To Public? No.

Keepers: George Knott (c. 1888-?)

Nearby Lodging: Accommodations are available in four former keepers' cottages. Email info@ruralretreats.co.uk for information.