Lighthouses · Scottish Islands
Hoxa Head Lighthouse
Hoxa Head Lighthouse — 1901 lighthouse on South Ronaldsay, Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Hoxa Head Lighthouse is a working or historic lighthouse on the United Kingdom coast. Records date its origin to 1901. Managed by Northern Lighthouse Board. Wikidata describes it as: "1901 lighthouse on South Ronaldsay, Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 58.8219°, -3.0347°.
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Place summary
Hoxa Head Lighthouse is a modern lighthouse located in the Scottish Islands, established in 1901. It is operated by the Northern Lighthouse Board.
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- Coordinates
- 58.8219, -3.0347
- Established
- 1901
Sources
- wikidata: Q26161442 (CC0)
- commons: Hoxa Head from the Ferry - geograph.org.uk - 931801.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hoxa Head Lighthouse?
- Hoxa Head Lighthouse is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom.
- When was Hoxa Head Lighthouse built?
- Built or established in 1901.
- Who runs Hoxa Head Lighthouse?
- Hoxa Head Lighthouse is operated by Northern Lighthouse Board.
- Is Hoxa Head Lighthouse free to visit?
- Yes, Hoxa Head Lighthouse is free to enter.