Orfordness Lighthouse
Orfordness Lighthouse was a lighthouse on Orford Ness, in Suffolk, England. The 30 metres (98 ft) tower was completed in 1792. Work began on demolition in July 2020, and was completed in August. The light had a range of 25 nautical miles (46 km; 29 mi). It was equipped with an AIS transmitter with MMSI 992351016.
Orfordness Lighthouse | |
| Location | Orfordness Suffolk England |
|---|---|
| OS grid | TM4498348865 |
| Coordinates | 52.083940°N 1.574246°E |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1637 (first) |
| Construction | brick tower |
| Automated | 1965 |
| Height | 30 m (98 ft) |
| Shape | tapered cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern |
| Markings | white tower with two red bands, white lantern |
| Operator | Orfordness Lighthouse Trust |
| Heritage | Grade II listed building |
| Light | |
| First lit | 1792 (current) |
| Deactivated | 2013 |
| Lens | 2nd order 700mm, three panel catadioptric |
| Range | 25 nautical miles (46 km; 29 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl W 5s. |
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