Lighthouses · South West England
Spy House Point lighthouse
In or near Polperro.
Spy House Point lighthouse — small navigational light to the East of Polperro, Cornwall, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Looe · 5.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Spy House Point lighthouse is a lighthouse on the coast of South-West England. Built or established in 1911, it dates from the modern period. The site is within the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the South East Cornwall parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Looe, about 5.1 km away. Postcode area PL13.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Spy House Point lighthouse is a modern lighthouse located in Polperro, South-West England. Established in 1911, it is situated within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in Cornwall.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3302, -4.5116
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Polperro
- Postcode
- PL13 2RD
- Parliamentary constituency
- South East Cornwall
- Established
- 1911
- Nearest railway station
- Looe — 5.1 km
- Official site
- www.polperro.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q113114591 (CC0)
- commons: Light at entrance to Polperro harbour (9833).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Spy House Point lighthouse?
- Spy House Point lighthouse is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL13 2RD), in the parish of Polperro.
- What is Spy House Point lighthouse?
- Spy House Point lighthouse — small navigational light to the East of Polperro, Cornwall, UK.
- How do I get to Spy House Point lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is Looe, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL13 2RD.
- When was Spy House Point lighthouse built?
- Built or established in 1911.
- Is Spy House Point lighthouse a protected site?
- Yes — Spy House Point lighthouse is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Spy House Point lighthouse free to visit?
- Yes, Spy House Point lighthouse is free to enter.
- How do I get to Spy House Point lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is Looe, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL13 2RD.