Lighthouses · East of England
Maplin Lighthouse
Maplin Lighthouse — lighthouse at the mouth of the Thames on Maplin Sands, Essex, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Maplin Lighthouse is a lighthouse on the coast of South-East England. Built or established in 1838, it dates from the Victorian period. The original architect was James Walker. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, and is a Ramsar wetland of international importance.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Foulness SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Foulness (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 5)
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Maplin Lighthouse is a Victorian lighthouse located in South-East England, established in 1838. Designed by architect James Walker, it is situated within the Foulness Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is part of the RAMSAR-designated Foulness (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 5).
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- Coordinates
- 51.5610, 1.0266
- Established
- 1838
Sources
- wikidata: Q45023568 (CC0)
- commons: Maplin Screw Pile Lighthouse.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Maplin Lighthouse?
- Maplin Lighthouse is in South-East England, United Kingdom.
- What is Maplin Lighthouse?
- Maplin Lighthouse — lighthouse at the mouth of the Thames on Maplin Sands, Essex, England.
- How do I get to Maplin Lighthouse?
- Its coordinates are 51.5610°, 1.0266°.
- When was Maplin Lighthouse built?
- Built or established in 1838. Designed by James Walker.
- Is Maplin Lighthouse a protected site?
- Yes — Maplin Lighthouse is part of the Foulness SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Foulness (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 5) Ramsar wetland.
- Is Maplin Lighthouse free to visit?
- Yes, Maplin Lighthouse is free to enter.