Lighthouses · Northern Ireland
East Lighthouse, Rathlin Island
East Lighthouse, Rathlin Island — lighthouse on Rathlin Island in County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
East Lighthouse, Rathlin Island is a working or historic lighthouse on the United Kingdom coast. Records date its origin to 1859. Heritage designation: Grade B+ listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "lighthouse on Rathlin Island in County Antrim, Northern Ireland". Coordinates: 55.3020°, -6.1720°.
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Place summary
East Lighthouse is a Victorian lighthouse located on Rathlin Island, Northern Ireland, postcode BT54. Established in 1859, it is a Grade B+ listed building, notable for its historical significance and architectural features.
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- Coordinates
- 55.3020, -6.1720
- District
- Causeway Coast and Glens
- Postcode
- BT54 6TF
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Antrim
- Established
- 1859
Sources
- wikidata: Q28465954 (CC0)
- commons: East Lighthouse - geograph.org.uk - 443657.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is East Lighthouse, Rathlin Island?
- East Lighthouse, Rathlin Island is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT54 6TF).
- When was East Lighthouse, Rathlin Island built?
- Built or established in 1859.
- Is East Lighthouse, Rathlin Island a listed building?
- East Lighthouse, Rathlin Island is officially recognised as Grade B+ listed building listed.
- Is East Lighthouse, Rathlin Island free to visit?
- Yes, East Lighthouse, Rathlin Island is free to enter.
- How do I get to East Lighthouse, Rathlin Island?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BT54 6TF. It sits within the North Antrim parliamentary constituency.