Lighthouses · Scottish Lowlands
Davaar Lighthouse
In or near Saddell.
Davaar Lighthouse — lighthouse in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Davaar Lighthouse is a lighthouse on the coast of the Scottish Lowlands. Built or established in 1854, it dates from the Victorian period. Officially recognised as category B listed building. Operated by Northern Lighthouse Board. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency. Postcode area PA28.
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Heritage listing
Category B Date Added 28/08/1980 Local Authority Argyll And Bute Planning Authority Argyll And Bute Parish Campbeltown NGR NR 76078 20614 Coordinates 176078, 620614 — 1854. Short tower, circular on plan. Lime-washed, small piended building near base. KEEPERS' HOUSES: 1-storey row. Rubble Platform roof. BOUNDARY WALL limewashed.
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Place summary
Davaar Lighthouse is a Victorian lighthouse located in the Scottish Lowlands, postcode PA28. Established in 1854, it is a Category B listed building and is operated by the Northern Lighthouse Board.
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- Coordinates
- 55.4281, -5.5405
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA28 6SL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Established
- 1854
Sources
- wikidata: Q17772261 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Davaar Lighthouse (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Davaar Lighthouse - geograph.org.uk - 1434658.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Davaar Lighthouse?
- Davaar Lighthouse is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA28 6SL).
- What is Davaar Lighthouse?
- Davaar Lighthouse — lighthouse in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Davaar Lighthouse?
- Drivers can use postcode PA28 6SL.
- When was Davaar Lighthouse built?
- Built or established in 1854.
- Who runs Davaar Lighthouse?
- Davaar Lighthouse is operated by Northern Lighthouse Board.
- Is Davaar Lighthouse a listed building?
- Davaar Lighthouse is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Davaar Lighthouse free to visit?
- Yes, Davaar Lighthouse is free to enter.
- How do I get to Davaar Lighthouse?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA28 6SL. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.