Lighthouses · Northern Ireland
Rathlin West Lighthouse
In or near Ballintoy.
Rathlin West Lighthouse — lighthouse on Rathlin Island in County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Rathlin West Lighthouse is a working or historic lighthouse on the United Kingdom coast. Records date its origin to 1919. Heritage designation: Grade A listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "lighthouse on Rathlin Island in County Antrim, Northern Ireland". Coordinates: 55.3009°, -6.2802°.
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Place summary
Rathlin West Lighthouse is a modern lighthouse located in Northern Ireland, established in 1919. It is a Grade A listed building, recognised for its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.3009, -6.2802
- Established
- 1919
Sources
- wikidata: Q15873242 (CC0)
- commons: West Lighthouse, Rathlin - geograph.org.uk - 243126.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rathlin West Lighthouse?
- Rathlin West Lighthouse is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
- What is Rathlin West Lighthouse?
- Rathlin West Lighthouse — lighthouse on Rathlin Island in County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
- How do I get to Rathlin West Lighthouse?
- Its coordinates are 55.3009°, -6.2802°.
- When was Rathlin West Lighthouse built?
- Built or established in 1919.
- Is Rathlin West Lighthouse a listed building?
- Rathlin West Lighthouse is officially recognised as Grade A listed building listed.
- Is Rathlin West Lighthouse free to visit?
- Yes, Rathlin West Lighthouse is free to enter.