Lighthouses · Northern Ireland
Chaine Memorial
In or near Drains Bay.
Chaine Memorial — lighthouse in Larne, County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Larne Harbour · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Chaine Memorial, the nearest railway station is Larne Harbour, located 0.6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is BT40 1AD, and entry is free.
About
Chaine Memorial is a working or historic lighthouse on the United Kingdom coast. Records date its origin to 1888. Heritage designation: Grade B1 listed building. Named after James Chaine. Wikidata describes it as: "lighthouse in Larne, County Antrim, Northern Ireland". Coordinates: 54.8532°, -5.7984°.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Chaine Memorial Tower in Larne, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, is a memorial to James Chaine, a former Member of Parliament for Antrim, who died in 1885. It is a cylindrical stone tower lighthouse with a conical roof, situated on the west side of entrance to Larne Lough. Chaine developed Larne's short sea route to Scotland as well as establishing the town as a transatlantic port. The memorial, built in 1888, by public subscription, is a replica of an Irish round tower. The memorial is situated at the mouth of Larne harbour, and is reached via Chaine Memorial Road. There is access from Curran Road via Bay Road.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8532, -5.7984
- District
- Mid and East Antrim
- Postcode
- BT40 1AD
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Antrim
- Established
- 1888
- Nearest railway station
- Larne Harbour — 0.6 km
- Official site
- visitlarne.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q5067975 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Chaine Memorial (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Chaine Tower or The Pencil, Larne Harbour - geograph.org.uk - 407093.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
MV Princess Victoria Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
McNeill Theatre
Theatres · 0.3 km
Curran Caravan Park
Campsites · 0.5 km
Larne Port
Marinas · 0.5 km
The Friends' Goodwill Memorial
Public art & sculpture · 0.5 km
Larne Harbour railway station
Harbours & ports · 0.6 km
Ferris Point Lighthouse
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Larne Lifeboat Station
Natural landmarks · 0.7 km
Ballymena and Larne Railway
Natural landmarks · 0.8 km
The Stern
Public art & sculpture · 0.9 km
Simon Community Northern Ireland
Hostels · 1.0 km
Henry McNeill's Mural by Larne Renovation Generation
Public art & sculpture · 1.0 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chaine Memorial?
- Chaine Memorial is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT40 1AD).
- What is Chaine Memorial?
- Chaine Memorial — lighthouse in Larne, County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
- How do I get to Chaine Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Larne Harbour, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT40 1AD.
- When was Chaine Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1888.
- Is Chaine Memorial a listed building?
- Chaine Memorial is officially recognised as Grade B1 listed building listed.
- Is Chaine Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Chaine Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Chaine Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Larne Harbour, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT40 1AD.