Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
North Tower, Berriedale Navigation Beacons
North Tower, Berriedale Navigation Beacons — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Ian Webster — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
North Tower, Berriedale Navigation Beacons is a category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB7931). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Category B Date Added 28/11/1984 Supplementary Information Updated 28/07/2021 Local Authority Highland Planning Authority Highland Parish Latheron NGR ND 11997 22332 Coordinates 311997, 922332 — Pair early 19th century rubble navigation beacons. Lower beacon; square rubble tower, with dummy blind windows in ground and 1st stage; recess in NE side with seat; plain string course and cornice encircles upper stage; 4 stumpy round angle pinnacles. Upper beacon; short round rubble tower on plinth, with plain string course and cornice encircling crenellated parapet. — These beacons appear to serve as "transimarks", navigation aids for safe entry into Berriedale shore when lined one against the other by boat at sea They stand one behind the other on cliff top. Seated recess would afford shelter when watching for boats.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The North Tower, Berriedale Navigation Beacons is a memorial located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode KW7. This structure is designated as a category B listed building, highlighting its architectural and historical significance in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 58.1810, -3.4982
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW7 6HB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
Sources
- wikidata: Q17827259 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is North Tower, Berriedale Navigation Beacons?
- North Tower, Berriedale Navigation Beacons is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KW7 6HB).
- Is North Tower, Berriedale Navigation Beacons a listed building?
- North Tower, Berriedale Navigation Beacons is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is North Tower, Berriedale Navigation Beacons free to visit?
- Yes, North Tower, Berriedale Navigation Beacons is free to enter.
- How do I get to North Tower, Berriedale Navigation Beacons?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW7 6HB. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency.