Lighthouses · South East England
Dungeness Old Lighthouse
In or near Lydd-on-Sea.
Dungeness Old Lighthouse — lighthouse built 1904.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dungeness · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Dungeness Old Lighthouse, the nearest railway station is Dungeness, located just 0.1 km away. Entry is free, and the site is wheelchair accessible. The postcode for sat-nav is TN29 9NB.
About
Dungeness Old Lighthouse is a lighthouse on the coast of Kent, South-East England. Built or established in 1904, it dates from the modern period. Officially recognised as Grade II listed building. Operated by Trinity House. The site is part of the DUNGENESS National Nature Reserve. It sits within the Folkestone and Hythe parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Dungeness, about 0.1 km away. Postcode area TN29.
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Heritage listing
Details The following building shall be added to the list:- LYDD DUNGENESS TR 01 NE 6/10001 The Old Lighthouse II Disused lighthouse, now museum. Built between 1901-1904 it replaced the lighthouse erected by William Coke of Holkham in 1792. Tapering structure of 6 storeys, built of glazed brick with iron handrail at top and glass lookout. 143 feet in height and 38 feet in diameter. Plinth. Central part of white brick has been painted over. Cambered casement windows and cambered doorcase with fanlight, 3 steps and stone plaque above with Coat of Arms of Trinity House. [See PEVSNER ed. B. O. E. "West Kent and the Weald". p252] Listing NGR: TR0885216899 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 175253 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Summary from the official site
Dungeness Old Lighthouse is a historic lighthouse located on the Kent coast. Visitors can enjoy scenic views and learn about the lighthouse's history while exploring the surrounding area.
Read more on the official property page.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: DUNGENESS
- Ramsar wetland: Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Dungeness Old Lighthouse, located in Lydd, Kent, is a modern lighthouse established in 1904. It is a Grade II listed building operated by Trinity House. The surrounding area is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), a National Nature Reserve (NNR), and a RAMSAR site, highlighting its ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9138, 0.9697
- County
- Kent
- District
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Parish
- Lydd
- Postcode
- TN29 9NB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Phone
- +44 01797 362 353
- Established
- 1904
- Nearest railway station
- Dungeness — 0.1 km
- Official site
- www.rhdr.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26543919 (CC0)
- commons: Old Dungeness Lighthouse.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dungeness Old Lighthouse?
- Dungeness Old Lighthouse is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN29 9NB), in the parish of Lydd.
- What is Dungeness Old Lighthouse?
- Dungeness Old Lighthouse — lighthouse built 1904.
- How do I get to Dungeness Old Lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is Dungeness, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN29 9NB.
- When was Dungeness Old Lighthouse built?
- Built or established in 1904.
- Who runs Dungeness Old Lighthouse?
- Dungeness Old Lighthouse is operated by Trinity House.
- Is Dungeness Old Lighthouse a listed building?
- Dungeness Old Lighthouse is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Dungeness Old Lighthouse a protected site?
- Yes — Dungeness Old Lighthouse is part of the Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the DUNGENESS National Nature Reserve.
- Is Dungeness Old Lighthouse free to visit?
- Yes, Dungeness Old Lighthouse is free to enter.