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NT9169 : The foghorn at St Abb's Head

near to Northfield, Scottish Borders, Great Britain

The foghorn at St Abb's Head

A siren fog signal driven by hot air engines was introduced in 1876. This was the first of its type in Scotland but the signal was discontinued in 1987. For a general view of the lighthouse and foghorn, see NT9169 : St Abb's Head.
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2011

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Grid Square: NT9169, 62 images (more nearby)
Photographer: Walter Baxter (find more nearby)
Image classification^?: Supplemental image
Date Taken: Tuesday, 11 October, 2011 (more nearby)
Submitted: Thursday, 13 October, 2011
Geographical Context: Coastal Estuary, Marine
Subject Location: OSGB36: NT 9142 6924 [10m precision]
WGS84: 55:54.9705N 2:8.3307W
Photographer Location: OSGB36: NT 9148 6917
View Direction: Northwest (about 315 degrees)