Rampside Lighthouse (The Needle) © G Laird cc-by-sa/2.0

2017

SD2466 : Rampside Lighthouse (The Needle)

taken 7 years ago, near to Rampside, Cumbria, England

This is 1 of 8 images, with title starting with Rampside in this square

Rampside Lighthouse (The Needle)

Built in 1875 and 20 metres in height, Rampside Lighthouse, a tall slender red and yellow brick square tower, is the rear leading light (navigation beacon) situated on the beach. It is a Grade II listed building. Link

Piel Island can be seen to the left in the distance.

Geographical Context: Coastal Historic sites and artefacts Flat landscapes Primary Subject: Lighthouse

This photo is linked from: Automatic Clusters: · Rampside Needle Lighthouse [12] · Built in 1875 [5] · Leading Light [5] · Lights Built [4] · Navigation Beacon [4] · Rear [2] ·

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Grid Square: SD2466, 44 images (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer: G Laird (more nearby)
Date Taken: Wednesday, 9 August, 2017 (more nearby)
Submitted: Sunday, 13 August, 2017
Subject Location: OSGB36: SD 2414 6623 [10m precision]
WGS84: 54:5.1821N 3:9.6707W
Camera Location: OSGB36: SD 2417 6630
View Direction: South-southwest (about 202 degrees)