Lighthouses · East of England
Dovercourt High Light
In or near Little Oakley.
Dovercourt High Light is a lighthouse in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dovercourt · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Dovercourt High Light is a lighthouse on the coast of Essex, East of England. Built or established in 1863, it dates from the Victorian period. Operated by Trinity House. The site is within the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Harwich and North Essex parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Dovercourt, about 1.0 km away. Postcode area CO12.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Dovercourt High Light is a Victorian lighthouse located in Harwich, Essex, within the East of England. Established in 1863, it is operated by Trinity House and lies within the Suffolk Coast & Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 51.9304, 1.2753
- County
- Essex
- District
- Tendring
- Parish
- Harwich
- Postcode
- CO12 3SS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harwich and North Essex
- Established
- 1863
- Nearest railway station
- Dovercourt — 1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q105232369 (CC0)
- commons: Tall lighthouse - geograph.org.uk - 539381.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dovercourt High Light?
- Dovercourt High Light is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO12 3SS), in the parish of Harwich.
- What is Dovercourt High Light?
- Dovercourt High Light is a lighthouse in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dovercourt High Light?
- The nearest railway station is Dovercourt, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO12 3SS.
- When was Dovercourt High Light built?
- Built or established in 1863.
- Who runs Dovercourt High Light?
- Dovercourt High Light is operated by Trinity House.
- Is Dovercourt High Light a protected site?
- Yes — Dovercourt High Light is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Dovercourt High Light free to visit?
- Yes, Dovercourt High Light is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dovercourt High Light?
- The nearest railway station is Dovercourt, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO12 3SS.