Lighthouses · South East England
Ramsgate West Pier Lighthouse
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Ramsgate West Pier Lighthouse — lighthouse in Ramsgate, Thanet, Kent, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ramsgate · 1.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Ramsgate West Pier Lighthouse, the nearest railway station is Ramsgate, located 1.9 km away. Entry to the lighthouse is free. The postcode for sat-nav is CT11 9RN.
About
Ramsgate West Pier Lighthouse is a lighthouse on the coast of Kent, South-East England. Built or established in 1842, it dates from the Victorian period. Officially recognised as Grade II listed building. Operated by Port of Ramsgate. It sits within the East Thanet parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Ramsgate, about 1.9 km away. Postcode area CT11.
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Heritage listing
Details RAMSGATE ROYAL HARBOUR TR 3864 SW 19/349 Lighthouse on West Pier 30.10.85 GV II Lighthouse. 1842 by John Shaw. Cornish granite, glass and iron. Cylindrical column of granite with moulded base and entablature, the frieze inscribed 3 times: Perfugium Miseris. South western doorway with 3 panel iron door and date stone over: AD MD CCCXCII. Octagonal glass lantern with iron cornice ornamented with shells, and with ball finial and weather vane. Contains 150 watt lamp with stepped lens with light range of 7 miles. Replaced an earlier Benjamin Wyatt lighthouse which had been too close to the pier head, and damaged by overhanging ships masts. (Busson, Cap. 3; Matkin, Maritime Thanet). Listing NGR: TR3846164290 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 171985 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ramsgate West Pier Lighthouse is a Victorian lighthouse located in Ramsgate, Kent, South-East England. Established in 1842, it is a Grade II listed building, operated by the Port of Ramsgate.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3277, 1.4215
- County
- Kent
- District
- Thanet
- Parish
- Ramsgate
- Postcode
- CT11 9RN
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Thanet
- Established
- 1842
- Nearest railway station
- Ramsgate — 1.9 km
- Official site
- ramsgatemaritimemuseum.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q26375708 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Ramsgate West Pier Lighthouse (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Ramsgate Harbour Lighthouse.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ramsgate West Pier Lighthouse?
- Ramsgate West Pier Lighthouse is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT11 9RN), in the parish of Ramsgate.
- What is Ramsgate West Pier Lighthouse?
- Ramsgate West Pier Lighthouse — lighthouse in Ramsgate, Thanet, Kent, England, UK.
- How do I get to Ramsgate West Pier Lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is Ramsgate, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT11 9RN.
- When was Ramsgate West Pier Lighthouse built?
- Built or established in 1842.
- Who runs Ramsgate West Pier Lighthouse?
- Ramsgate West Pier Lighthouse is operated by Port of Ramsgate.
- Is Ramsgate West Pier Lighthouse a listed building?
- Ramsgate West Pier Lighthouse is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Ramsgate West Pier Lighthouse free to visit?
- Yes, Ramsgate West Pier Lighthouse is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ramsgate West Pier Lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is Ramsgate, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT11 9RN.