The Lighthouse is a Grade II listed building in the Cumberland local planning authority area, England. First listed on 23 November 1977. Lighthouse.

The Lighthouse

WRENN ID
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Grade
II
Local Planning Authority
Cumberland
Country
England
Date first listed
23 November 1977
Type
Lighthouse
Source
Historic England listing

Description

The following entry shall be added

MARYPORT THE HARBOUR 1. 5161 (South Pier) ------------ The Lighthouse NY 03 NW 3/150 II

  1. Circa 1846. Probably the oldest cast iron lighthouse in Britain. Disused. About 36 feet high. On tall plinth of russicated stone with a flattened Tudor arched panel in each face (one open) and a cornice; the latter supports an octagonal column with stepped splayed base, crowned by an octagonal lantern with flat capping, finial and vane. Included mainly for historic interest, as the precursor of a lighthouse type.

Listing NGR: NY0298536811

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