Flamborough Head (Chalk Tower) daymark

United Kingdom / England / Flamborough /
 lighthouse, Grade II* Listed (UK), scheduled ancient monument, daymark / daybeacon
It is described as England's oldest surviving lighthouse since it was built as a light tower in 1674 by Sir John Clayton but he went bankrupt soon after it was completed. It was designed for a coal or wood fire to be burned on its top, however it is not clear whether it was ever actually used.
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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flamborough_Head
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Coordinates:   54°7'4"N   -0°5'22"E
This article was last modified 4 years ago