Lighthouses · North East England
West Pier Lighthouse
West Pier Lighthouse — lighthouse in Copeland, Cumbria, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Whitehaven · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
West Pier Lighthouse is a working or historic lighthouse on the United Kingdom coast. Records date its origin to 1839. Constructed primarily of brick. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Managed by Whitehaven Harbour Commissioners. Wikidata describes it as: "lighthouse in Copeland, Cumbria, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.5528°, -3.5986°.
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Heritage listing
Details West Pier Lighthouse 1. 1814 NX 91 NE 2/7 II 2. Simple stone lighthouse with glazed lantern and ogival cupola, probably circa 1839. Listing NGR: NX9670718683 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 75898 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
West Pier Lighthouse is a Victorian lighthouse located in Whitehaven, North-East England. Established in 1839, it is a Grade II listed building and is operated by the Whitehaven Harbour Commissioners.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5528, -3.5986
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Whitehaven
- Postcode
- CA28 7LY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Whitehaven and Workington
- Established
- 1839
- Nearest railway station
- Whitehaven — 0.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26378743 (CC0)
- commons: Lighthouse, Whitehaven Harbour - geograph.org.uk - 356895.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Pier Lighthouse?
- West Pier Lighthouse is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA28 7LY), in the parish of Whitehaven.
- When was West Pier Lighthouse built?
- Built or established in 1839.
- Who runs West Pier Lighthouse?
- West Pier Lighthouse is operated by Whitehaven Harbour Commissioners.
- Is West Pier Lighthouse a listed building?
- West Pier Lighthouse is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is West Pier Lighthouse free to visit?
- Yes, West Pier Lighthouse is free to enter.
- How do I get to West Pier Lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is Whitehaven, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA28 7LY.