Monkstone Lighthouse
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Monkstone Lighthouse is located in the Bristol Channel near Lavernock Point.
A lighthouse here was established in 1839, but the original iron structure was replaced in 1993. The current lighthouse, which is solar powered and operated by Trinity House, comprises a masonry tower strengthened by vertical and horizontal wrought iron bands, with a red glass reinforced plastic tower on top
Established 1839
Height Of Tower 23 Metres
Height Of Light Above Mean High Water 13 Metres
Electrified 1993
Lamp 20 Watt Halogen
Character 1 White Flash Every 5 Seconds
Intensity 3,976 Candela
Range Of Light 12 nautical miles
A lighthouse here was established in 1839, but the original iron structure was replaced in 1993. The current lighthouse, which is solar powered and operated by Trinity House, comprises a masonry tower strengthened by vertical and horizontal wrought iron bands, with a red glass reinforced plastic tower on top
Established 1839
Height Of Tower 23 Metres
Height Of Light Above Mean High Water 13 Metres
Electrified 1993
Lamp 20 Watt Halogen
Character 1 White Flash Every 5 Seconds
Intensity 3,976 Candela
Range Of Light 12 nautical miles
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Coordinates: 51°24'27"N 3°6'39"W
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