Lighthouses · Scottish Islands
Arnish Point Lighthouse, Lewis
Arnish Point Lighthouse, Lewis — lighthouse in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Arnish Point Lighthouse, Lewis is a working or historic lighthouse on the United Kingdom coast. Heritage designation: category B listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "lighthouse in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 58.1913°, -6.3704°.
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Heritage listing
Category B Date Added 25/03/1971 Local Authority Na h-Eileanan Siar Planning Authority Na h-Eileanan Siar Parish Lochs NGR NB 43250 30828 Coordinates 143250, 930828 — Designed by Alan Stevenson, engineer. Lighthouse, built 1853, attendant buildings probably contemporary. All whitewashed, contrasting painted detail. LIGHTHOUSE is moderately tall, standard design - battered circular-section tower; domed lantern with latticed glazing; door at front with simplified neo-Egyptian doorcase. HOUSES nearby, single storey flat-roofed block, flues over cross-walls are ground 2-3-2. Walled garden at front. — De-manned in 1963 - houses currently (1991) in use as self-catering accommodation. Seemingly a replacement for what appears to have been a navigational tower in the grounds of the old Seaforth Lodge, all demolished by the Mathesons.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Arnish Point Lighthouse is a lighthouse located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode HS2. It is designated as a category B listed building, highlighting its historical significance. The lighthouse serves as a notable point of reference along the coastline of Lewis.
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- Coordinates
- 58.1913, -6.3704
- District
- Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Postcode
- HS2 9JY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Na h-Eileanan an Iar
Sources
- wikidata: Q17853448 (CC0)
- commons: The Arnish Light - geograph.org.uk - 8717.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Arnish Point Lighthouse, Lewis?
- Arnish Point Lighthouse, Lewis is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode HS2 9JY).
- What is Arnish Point Lighthouse, Lewis?
- Arnish Point Lighthouse, Lewis — lighthouse in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Arnish Point Lighthouse, Lewis?
- Drivers can use postcode HS2 9JY.
- Is Arnish Point Lighthouse, Lewis a listed building?
- Arnish Point Lighthouse, Lewis is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Arnish Point Lighthouse, Lewis free to visit?
- Yes, Arnish Point Lighthouse, Lewis is free to enter.
- How do I get to Arnish Point Lighthouse, Lewis?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HS2 9JY. It sits within the Na h-Eileanan an Iar parliamentary constituency.