Lighthouses · Northern Ireland
Donaghadee lighthouse
In or near Seahill.
Donaghadee lighthouse — lighthouse in Northern Ireland.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Drumawhey Junction · 6.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Donaghadee lighthouse is a working or historic lighthouse on the United Kingdom coast. Records date its origin to 1836. Wikidata describes it as: "lighthouse in Northern Ireland". Coordinates: 54.6451°, -5.5310°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Donaghadee Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Donaghadee County Down, Northern Ireland. Donaghadee is probably best known for its lighthouse and harbour. There has been a haven for ships at Donaghadee (locally known colloquially as the 'Dee') for centuries, and there has also existed a harbour since at least the 17th century.
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Background
Architecture
Viscount Montgomery's harbour (1626; improved 1640), superseding what had hitherto been probably only a small jetty, was built and maintained as a result of the Royal Warrant of 1616 which limited travel between the Ards and the Rhins of Galloway to this port, and that at Portpatrick also owned by Montgomery. It was described by Harris in 1744 as 'a curving quay about 400 ft long and 22 ft wide built of uncemented stones'. It ran from the shore at the north end of the Parade in a broad arc, bent against the open sea, towards the southern end of the present north pier. Much patched and decrepit, the quay was virtually rebuilt, though along the original line, between 1775 and 1785 by the…
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- Coordinates
- 54.6451, -5.5310
- District
- Ards and North Down
- Postcode
- BT21 0HG
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Down
- Established
- 1836
- Nearest railway station
- Drumawhey Junction — 6.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5293835 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Donaghadee Lighthouse (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Deeharbour.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Donaghadee harbour
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BCDR Crane
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Donaghadee Lifeboat Station
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Donaghadee railway station
Natural landmarks · 0.4 km
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Former Town Hall 24 High Street Donaghadee Co Down
Historic houses · 0.5 km
Grace Neill's
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Grace Neill's
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Donaghadee
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Millisle Road Halt railway station
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Seahill
Towns & cities · 1.3 km
Copeland Islands
Natural landmarks · 3.3 km
Millisle Lagoon
Wild swimming spots · 4.1 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Donaghadee lighthouse?
- Donaghadee lighthouse is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT21 0HG).
- What is Donaghadee lighthouse?
- Donaghadee lighthouse — lighthouse in Northern Ireland.
- How do I get to Donaghadee lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is Drumawhey Junction, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT21 0HG.
- When was Donaghadee lighthouse built?
- Built or established in 1836.
- Is Donaghadee lighthouse free to visit?
- Yes, Donaghadee lighthouse is free to enter.
- How do I get to Donaghadee lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is Drumawhey Junction, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT21 0HG.