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HY7855 : North Ronaldsay lighthouse and communications tower

4 km from North Ronaldsay Airfield, Orkney Islands, Great Britain

North Ronaldsay lighthouse and communications tower

At 42m, this is the tallest land-based lighthouse in the British Isles. It was first lit in 1854 and in 1889 the red brick tower was painted with two white bands to help it be seen during the day.

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2006

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Grid Square: HY7855, 4 images (more nearby)
Photographer: Lis Burke (find more nearby)
Image classification: Geograph
Date Taken: Monday, 22 May, 2006 (more nearby)
Submitted: Monday, 29 May, 2006
Category: Lighthouse (more nearby)
Subject Location: OSGB36: HY 784 559 [100m precision]
WGS84: 59:23.3272N 2:22.9205W
Photographer Location: OSGB36: HY 786 553
View Direction: North-northwest (about 337 degrees)