Lighthouses · Central Scotland
Charlestown Light (historical)
In or near Limekilns.
Charlestown Light (historical) — a lighthouse in scotland central.
M J Richardson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dunfermline City · 4.9 km
About
Charlestown Light (historical) is a named lighthouse in scotland central, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Charlestown Light is a historical lighthouse located in central Scotland. It serves as a notable maritime landmark, contributing to the region's coastal navigation. The structure is recognised for its historical significance, reflecting the era of its construction and use in aiding seafarers. Visitors can observe the lighthouse from various vantage points along the coast.
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- Coordinates
- 56.0340, -3.5035
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY11 3ET
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dunfermline and Dollar
- Nearest railway station
- Dunfermline City — 4.9 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-11694318 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Lime Kilns
Archaeological sites · 0.2 km
Lime Kilns
Archaeological sites · 0.2 km
Charlestown Harbour
Harbours & ports · 0.2 km
Elgin Railway Bridge, Charlestown
Historic bridges · 0.4 km
Charlestown
Villages · 0.4 km
Scottish Lime Centre - Charlestown Workshops
Natural landmarks · 0.4 km
Sutlery Building with Shop and Post Office, 8-20 Rocks Road, Charlestown
Palaces · 0.5 km
Charlestown railway station
Heritage railway stations · 0.6 km
War Memorial, Limekilns
Memorials & monuments · 0.8 km
Limekilns War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.8 km
5 Halketshall, Limekilns
Historic houses · 1.0 km
Pier, Limekilns
Piers · 1.1 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Charlestown Light (historical)?
- Charlestown Light (historical) is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY11 3ET).
- What is Charlestown Light (historical)?
- Charlestown Light (historical) — a lighthouse in scotland central.
- How do I get to Charlestown Light (historical)?
- The nearest railway station is Dunfermline City, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode KY11 3ET.
- How do I get to Charlestown Light (historical)?
- The nearest railway station is Dunfermline City, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KY11 3ET.