Lighthouses · North West England
Lighthouse On East Side Of Entrance To Glasson Dock
Lighthouse On East Side Of Entrance To Glasson Dock — lighthouse in Thurnham, Lancaster, Lancashire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Heysham Port · 5.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Lighthouse On East Side Of Entrance To Glasson Dock is a lighthouse on the coast of Lancashire, North-West England. Officially recognised as Grade II listed building. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, and is a Ramsar wetland of international importance. It sits within the Lancaster and Wyre parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Heysham Port, about 5.6 km away. Postcode area LA2.
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Heritage listing
Details SD 45 NW THURNHAM GLASSON DOCK 7/222 Lighthouse on east side of - entrance to Glasson Dock - II Lighthouse, late C18th. Slobbered sandstone with slate roof, now covered by felt. Single storey. West wall has small window with plain reveals. At the left is a lean-to porch. The south gable has a chimney with square cap broached to an octagon with a string course. At the north end of the ridge is an octagonal lantern with a window on each side and a pointed metal roof. Listing NGR: SD4447656305 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 182292 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Lune Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Morecambe Bay
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Lighthouse on the east side of the entrance to Glasson Dock is a Grade II listed building located in Thurnham, Lancashire, North-West England. It is situated within the Lune Estuary SSSI and the Morecambe Bay RAMSAR site, highlighting its ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.9997, -2.8487
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Lancaster
- Parish
- Thurnham
- Postcode
- LA2 0DB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lancaster and Wyre
- Nearest railway station
- Heysham Port — 5.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26327013 (CC0)
- commons: Lighthouse and Gateman's Cottage - geograph.org.uk - 528695.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lighthouse On East Side Of Entrance To Glasson Dock?
- Lighthouse On East Side Of Entrance To Glasson Dock is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA2 0DB), in the parish of Thurnham.
- Is Lighthouse On East Side Of Entrance To Glasson Dock a listed building?
- Lighthouse On East Side Of Entrance To Glasson Dock is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Lighthouse On East Side Of Entrance To Glasson Dock a protected site?
- Yes — Lighthouse On East Side Of Entrance To Glasson Dock is part of the Lune Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Morecambe Bay Ramsar wetland.
- Is Lighthouse On East Side Of Entrance To Glasson Dock free to visit?
- Yes, Lighthouse On East Side Of Entrance To Glasson Dock is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lighthouse On East Side Of Entrance To Glasson Dock?
- The nearest railway station is Heysham Port, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA2 0DB.