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Chaine Memorial

VictorianFree admission

Chaine Memorial — lighthouse in Larne, County Antrim, Northern Ireland.

Chaine Memorial, lighthouses in Northern Ireland

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Larne Harbour · 0.6 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Chaine Memorial is a working or historic lighthouse on the United Kingdom coast. Records date its origin to 1888. Heritage designation: Grade B1 listed building. Named after James Chaine. Wikidata describes it as: "lighthouse in Larne, County Antrim, Northern Ireland". Coordinates: 54.8532°, -5.7984°.

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From the Wikipedia article

The Chaine Memorial Tower in Larne, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, is a memorial to James Chaine, a former Member of Parliament for Antrim, who died in 1885. It is a cylindrical stone tower lighthouse with a conical roof, situated on the west side of entrance to Larne Lough. Chaine developed Larne's short sea route to Scotland as well as establishing the town as a transatlantic port. The memorial, built in 1888, by public subscription, is a replica of an Irish round tower. The memorial is situated at the mouth of Larne harbour, and is reached via Chaine Memorial Road. There is access from Curran Road via Bay Road.

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Coordinates
54.8532, -5.7984
Postcode
BT40 1AD
Parliamentary constituency
East Antrim
Established
1888
Nearest railway station
Larne Harbour0.6 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Chaine Memorial?
Chaine Memorial is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT40 1AD).
When was Chaine Memorial built?
Built or established in 1888.
Is Chaine Memorial a listed building?
Chaine Memorial is officially recognised as Grade B1 listed building listed.
Is Chaine Memorial free to visit?
Yes, Chaine Memorial is free to enter.
How do I get to Chaine Memorial?
The nearest railway station is Larne Harbour, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT40 1AD.