Lighthouses · South East England
St Catherine's Lighthouse
In or near Wroxall.
St Catherine's Lighthouse — a lighthouse in england south east.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
About
St Catherine's 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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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Compton Chine to Steephill Cove SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Isle Of Wight
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
St Catherine's Lighthouse is located in South-East England. This functioning lighthouse is notable for its distinctive structure and role in maritime navigation. It serves as a prominent landmark along the coast, guiding vessels safely through the surrounding waters. Visitors can appreciate its historical significance and the scenic coastal views from the area.
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- Coordinates
- 50.5756, -1.2978
- District
- Isle of Wight
- Parish
- Niton and Whitwell
- Postcode
- PO38 2NF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Isle of Wight West
- Official site
- www.trinityhouse.co.uk
Sources
- manual: geonames-6619965 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Catherine's Lighthouse?
- St Catherine's Lighthouse is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO38 2NF), in the parish of Niton and Whitwell.
- What is St Catherine's Lighthouse?
- St Catherine's Lighthouse — a lighthouse in england south east.
- How do I get to St Catherine's Lighthouse?
- Drivers can use postcode PO38 2NF.
- Is St Catherine's Lighthouse a protected site?
- Yes — St Catherine's Lighthouse is part of the Compton Chine to Steephill Cove SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Isle Of Wight National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to St Catherine's Lighthouse?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PO38 2NF. It sits within the Isle of Wight West parliamentary constituency.