Lighthouses · Scottish Highlands
Chanonry Point Lighthouse
Chanonry Point Lighthouse — lighthouse in Highland, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Inverness Airport · 5.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Chanonry Point Lighthouse is a lighthouse on the coast of the Scottish Highlands. Built or established in 1846, it dates from the Victorian period. Officially recognised as category A listed building. Operated by Northern Lighthouse Board. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Inverness Airport, about 5.0 km away. Postcode area IV10.
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Heritage listing
Category A Date Added 25/03/1971 Local Authority Highland Planning Authority Highland Burgh Fortrose NGR NH 74944 55704 Coordinates 274944, 855704 — Alan Stevenson, 1846, Egyptian style, stugged ashlar with broached margin drafts (painted). Lighthouse a short circular tower with cast-iron balustrade; base of tower clasped by semi-circular single storey block to form 3-bay front with centre door (at base of tower) with battered pilastered and block pedimented doorpiece flanked by blind openings at ends of semi-circular block. Keeper's house single-storey 5 bays with end bays lower; broad battered pylons at centre bay and battered pylons at ends of centre 3 bays; original 16-pane glazing pattern; battered pylon chimney; modern lean-to porch. Square-plan ashlar gate-piers, coped wall.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Chanonry Point Lighthouse is a Victorian lighthouse located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode IV10. Established in 1846, it is a Category A listed building and is operated by the Northern Lighthouse Board.
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- Coordinates
- 57.5740, -4.0927
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV10 8SD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Established
- 1846
- Nearest railway station
- Inverness Airport — 5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17572211 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Chanonry Lighthouse (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Chanonry Point-Lighthouse-A.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chanonry Point Lighthouse?
- Chanonry Point Lighthouse is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV10 8SD).
- When was Chanonry Point Lighthouse built?
- Built or established in 1846.
- Who runs Chanonry Point Lighthouse?
- Chanonry Point Lighthouse is operated by Northern Lighthouse Board.
- Is Chanonry Point Lighthouse a listed building?
- Chanonry Point Lighthouse is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- Is Chanonry Point Lighthouse free to visit?
- Yes, Chanonry Point Lighthouse is free to enter.
- How do I get to Chanonry Point Lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is Inverness Airport, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV10 8SD.