Lighthouses · South West England
Plymouth Breakwater Lighthouse
In or near Brixton.
Plymouth Breakwater Lighthouse — lighthouse in Devon, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Devonport · 5.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Plymouth Breakwater Lighthouse is a lighthouse on the coast of South-West England. Built or established in 1844, it dates from the Victorian period. Operated by Ministry of Defence. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the South East Cornwall parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Devonport, about 5.0 km away. Postcode area PL10.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Plymouth Sound Shores and Cliffs SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Plymouth Breakwater Lighthouse is a Victorian lighthouse located in Maker-with-Rame, South-West England. Established in 1844, it is operated by the Ministry of Defence and is part of the Plymouth Sound Shores and Cliffs SSSI designation.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3346, -4.1588
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Maker-with-Rame
- Postcode
- PL10 1JF
- Parliamentary constituency
- South East Cornwall
- Established
- 1844
- Nearest railway station
- Devonport — 5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q28464446 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Plymouth Breakwater Lighthouse (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Crop of Lighthouse on Plymouth Breakwater - geograph.org.uk - 8427.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Plymouth Breakwater Lighthouse?
- Plymouth Breakwater Lighthouse is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL10 1JF), in the parish of Maker-with-Rame.
- What is Plymouth Breakwater Lighthouse?
- Plymouth Breakwater Lighthouse — lighthouse in Devon, England.
- How do I get to Plymouth Breakwater Lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is Devonport, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL10 1JF.
- When was Plymouth Breakwater Lighthouse built?
- Built or established in 1844.
- Who runs Plymouth Breakwater Lighthouse?
- Plymouth Breakwater Lighthouse is operated by Ministry of Defence.
- Is Plymouth Breakwater Lighthouse a protected site?
- Yes — Plymouth Breakwater Lighthouse is part of the Plymouth Sound Shores and Cliffs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Plymouth Breakwater Lighthouse free to visit?
- Yes, Plymouth Breakwater Lighthouse is free to enter.
- How do I get to Plymouth Breakwater Lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is Devonport, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL10 1JF.