Natural landmarks · East of England
Lightship
In or near Virley.
Lightship — a other in england-east, United Kingdom.
Robin Webster — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Lightship is a other located in england-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Blackwater Estuary SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: BLACKWATER ESTUARY
- Ramsar wetland: Blackwater Estuary (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 4)
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Lightship is located in the East of England. This structure serves as a floating lighthouse, marking navigational hazards for vessels at sea. It is an example of maritime heritage, reflecting the region's historical reliance on seafaring.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.7602, 0.8542
- County
- Essex
- District
- Maldon
- Parish
- Tollesbury
- Postcode
- CM9 8TB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Witham
Sources
- osm: way/239854189 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lightship?
- Lightship is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CM9 8TB), in the parish of Tollesbury.
- What is Lightship?
- Lightship — a other in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Lightship?
- Drivers can use postcode CM9 8TB.
- Is Lightship a protected site?
- Yes — Lightship is part of the Blackwater Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the BLACKWATER ESTUARY National Nature Reserve.
- Is Lightship free to visit?
- Yes, Lightship is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lightship?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CM9 8TB. It sits within the Witham parliamentary constituency.