Lighthouses · South East England
Spitbank Fort Lighthouse
In or near Portsmouth.
Spitbank Fort Lighthouse — a lighthouse in england south east.
Colin Babb — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Portsmouth Harbour · 3.0 km
About
Spitbank Fort Lighthouse is a named lighthouse in england south east, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Spitbank Fort Lighthouse is located in South-East England. This lighthouse is notable for its historical significance and its role in maritime navigation. It is situated on a man-made island, offering a unique perspective of the surrounding waters. The structure serves as a reminder of the region's coastal heritage and the importance of lighthouses in ensuring safe passage for vessels.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7707, -1.0990
- District
- Portsmouth
- Parish
- Portsmouth, unparished area
- Postcode
- PO5 3PA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Portsmouth South
- Nearest railway station
- Portsmouth Harbour — 3 km
- Official site
- blosslynspage.wordpress.com
Sources
- manual: geonames-11610921 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Spitbank Fort Lighthouse?
- Spitbank Fort Lighthouse is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO5 3PA), in the parish of Portsmouth, unparished area.
- What is Spitbank Fort Lighthouse?
- Spitbank Fort Lighthouse — a lighthouse in england south east.
- How do I get to Spitbank Fort Lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is Portsmouth Harbour, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO5 3PA.
- How do I get to Spitbank Fort Lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is Portsmouth Harbour, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO5 3PA.