Lighthouses · Scottish Lowlands
Maryport Old Lighthouse
Maryport Old Lighthouse — lighthouse built in 1846.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Maryport · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Maryport Old Lighthouse is a lighthouse on the coast of the Scottish Lowlands. Built or established in 1846, it dates from the Victorian period. Officially recognised as Grade II listed building. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Maryport, about 1.1 km away. Postcode area CA15.
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Heritage listing
Details The following entry shall be added MARYPORT THE HARBOUR 1. 5161 (South Pier) ------------ The Lighthouse NY 03 NW 3/150 II 2. Circa 1846. Probably the oldest cast iron lighthouse in Britain. Disused. About 36 feet high. On tall plinth of russicated stone with a flattened Tudor arched panel in each face (one open) and a cornice; the latter supports an octagonal column with stepped splayed base, crowned by an octagonal lantern with flat capping, finial and vane. Included mainly for historic interest, as the precursor of a lighthouse type. Listing NGR: NY0298536811 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 71863 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Maryport Old Lighthouse is a Victorian lighthouse located in the parish of Maryport, within the Scottish Lowlands. Established in 1846, it is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7169, -3.5076
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Maryport
- Postcode
- CA15 8AY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Established
- 1846
- Nearest railway station
- Maryport — 1.1 km
- Official site
- coastaquarium.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q2752703 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Maryport Old Lighthouse (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Old lighthouse, Maryport - geograph.org.uk - 240182.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Maryport Old Lighthouse?
- Maryport Old Lighthouse is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA15 8AY), in the parish of Maryport.
- When was Maryport Old Lighthouse built?
- Built or established in 1846.
- Is Maryport Old Lighthouse a listed building?
- Maryport Old Lighthouse is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Maryport Old Lighthouse free to visit?
- Yes, Maryport Old Lighthouse is free to enter.
- How do I get to Maryport Old Lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is Maryport, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA15 8AY.