Harwich: The High Lighthouse © Nigel Cox cc-by-sa/2.0

TM2632 : Harwich: The High Lighthouse

taken 1 year ago, near to Harwich, Essex, Great Britain

Harwich: The High Lighthouse

Built in 1818, the High Lighthouse together with the Low Lighthouse TM2632 : Harwich: The Low Lighthouse when lined up provided leading lights for ships entering Harwich Harbour. However over time and the silting up of the channel they highlighted they no longer safely guided ships safely past the shoals, and became known as 'misleading lights'. Their use was discontinued in 1863.

The High Lighthouse is both a Grade II* Listed Building and a Scheduled Monument.

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Grid Square: TM2632, 239 images (more nearby )
Photographer: Nigel Cox (find more nearby)
Date Taken: Sunday, 15 March, 2020 (more nearby)
Submitted: Sunday, 22 March, 2020
Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts Docks, Harbours Estuary, Marine
Primary Subject of Photo: Lighthouse
Subject Location: OSGB36: TM 2611 3243 [10m precision]
WGS84: 51:56.6634N 1:17.3094E
Camera Location: OSGB36: TM 2613 3240
View Direction: North-northwest (about 337 degrees)