Lighthouses · East of England
Light on Chapel of St Edmund
In or near Snettisham.
Light on Chapel of St Edmund is a lighthouse in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Light on Chapel of St Edmund is a lighthouse on the coast of Norfolk, the East Midlands. Built or established in 1665, it dates from the Tudor or Stuart period. The site is within the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the North West Norfolk parliamentary constituency. Postcode area PE36.
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Official information
The ruins of St Edmund's Chapel are a historical site featuring remnants from the medieval period, with some sections rebuilt in 1915 as part of a memorial garden. Excavations have revealed artifacts such as 15th-century window glass and floor tiles, highlighting the site's archaeological significance.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Hunstanton Cliffs SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: The Wash SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Norfolk Coast
- Ramsar wetland: The Wash
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Light on Chapel of St Edmund is a lighthouse located in Hunstanton, Norfolk, within the East Midlands. Established in 1665, it is a notable example of Tudor-Stuart architecture. The surrounding area is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for both Hunstanton Cliffs and The Wash, as well as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) along the Norfolk Coast.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9489, 0.4931
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Parish
- Hunstanton
- Postcode
- PE36 6ES
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Norfolk
- Established
- 1665
- Official site
- www.heritage.norfolk.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q32607271 (CC0)
- commons: Chapel of St Edmund and Memorial Garden - geograph.org.uk - 836969.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Light on Chapel of St Edmund?
- Light on Chapel of St Edmund is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode PE36 6ES), in the parish of Hunstanton.
- What is Light on Chapel of St Edmund?
- Light on Chapel of St Edmund is a lighthouse in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Light on Chapel of St Edmund?
- Drivers can use postcode PE36 6ES.
- When was Light on Chapel of St Edmund built?
- Built or established in 1665.
- Is Light on Chapel of St Edmund a protected site?
- Yes — Light on Chapel of St Edmund is part of the Hunstanton Cliffs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the The Wash SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Light on Chapel of St Edmund free to visit?
- Yes, Light on Chapel of St Edmund is free to enter.
- How do I get to Light on Chapel of St Edmund?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PE36 6ES. It sits within the North West Norfolk parliamentary constituency.