Lighthouses · Scottish Lowlands
Fish Quay Low Light
Fish Quay Low Light — lighthouse in Tyne and Wear, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- North Shields · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Fish Quay Low Light is a lighthouse on the coast of the Scottish Lowlands. Built or established in 1807, it dates from the Georgian period. Operated by Newcastle-upon-Tyne Trinity House. It sits within the Tynemouth parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is North Shields, about 0.9 km away. Postcode area NE30.
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Place summary
Fish Quay Low Light is a Georgian lighthouse located in North Tyneside, within the Scottish Lowlands. Established in 1807, it is operated by Newcastle-upon-Tyne Trinity House. The structure serves as a navigational aid for vessels entering the River Tyne.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0091, -1.4345
- District
- North Tyneside
- Parish
- North Tyneside, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE30 1JA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tynemouth
- Phone
- +44 191 257 4506
- Established
- 1807
- Nearest railway station
- North Shields — 0.9 km
- Official site
- oldlowlight.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q28465915 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Fish Quay Low Light (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Low Light, North Shields Fish Quay - geograph.org.uk - 1651361.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fish Quay Low Light?
- Fish Quay Low Light is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE30 1JA), in the parish of North Tyneside, unparished area.
- When was Fish Quay Low Light built?
- Built or established in 1807.
- Who runs Fish Quay Low Light?
- Fish Quay Low Light is operated by Newcastle-upon-Tyne Trinity House.
- Is Fish Quay Low Light free to visit?
- Yes, Fish Quay Low Light is free to enter.
- How do I get to Fish Quay Low Light?
- The nearest railway station is North Shields, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE30 1JA.