Lighthouses · South West England
Teignmouth lighthouse
In or near Bishopsteignton.
Teignmouth lighthouse — lighthouse in Devon, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Teignmouth · 0.6 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Teignmouth lighthouse is located at postcode TQ14 8BN and is approximately 0.6 km from Teignmouth railway station. Entry to the lighthouse is free. The site is accessible, but specific accessibility details are not provided.
About
Teignmouth lighthouse is a working or historic lighthouse on the United Kingdom coast. Records date its origin to 1845. Constructed primarily of stone. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Managed by Teignmouth Harbour Commission. Wikidata describes it as: "lighthouse in Devon, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.5425°, -3.4968°.
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Heritage listing
Teignmouth lighthouse is a lighthouse situated on the south end of the Den promenade at Teignmouth, Devon, England. It is paired with a red polycarbonate leading light at Powderham Terrace behind the lighthouse. It has been a Grade II listed building since 1949.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Summary from the official site
The Teignmouth and Shaldon Ferry is the oldest passenger ferry in England, providing a vital link between the two towns. Visitors can enjoy scenic views and access local walks along the South West coast path while crossing the estuary.
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From the Wikipedia article
Teignmouth lighthouse is a lighthouse situated on the south end of the Den promenade at Teignmouth, Devon, England. It is paired with a red polycarbonate leading light at Powderham Terrace behind the lighthouse. It has been a Grade II listed building since 1949.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The entrance to the River Teign has dangerous currents, rocks and shifting sands, posing a danger to vessels and thus was deemed to require a navigational aid. Under the Harbour Commissioners, planning for the lighthouse commenced in the early 1840s. The limestone lighthouse tower was built in 1844–1845 and came into service in 1845. It was lit by three gas burners, with reflectors, and showed a fixed red light (with a range of 7 nautical miles) to guide ships to the mouth of the harbour.
Architecture
The lighthouse is a white-painted cylindrical brick tower approximately 30–35 ft tall, surmounted by a red lantern dome. Its compact design contrasts with larger coastal lighthouses and serves a practical role in marking the harbour entrance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.5425, -3.4968
- County
- Devon
- District
- Teignbridge
- Parish
- Teignmouth
- Postcode
- TQ14 8BN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newton Abbot
- Phone
- 07896 711822
- Established
- 1845
- Nearest railway station
- Teignmouth — 0.6 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–4.40pm; restricted service in winter months
- Official site
- www.teignmouthshaldonferry.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26682859 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Teignmouth Lighthouse (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Teignmouth lighthouse (0044).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Teignmouth lighthouse?
- Teignmouth lighthouse is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ14 8BN), in the parish of Teignmouth.
- What is Teignmouth lighthouse?
- Teignmouth lighthouse — lighthouse in Devon, England, UK.
- How do I get to Teignmouth lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is Teignmouth, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode TQ14 8BN.
- When was Teignmouth lighthouse built?
- Built or established in 1845.
- Who runs Teignmouth lighthouse?
- Teignmouth lighthouse is operated by Teignmouth Harbour Commission.
- Is Teignmouth lighthouse a listed building?
- Teignmouth lighthouse is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Teignmouth lighthouse free to visit?
- Yes, Teignmouth lighthouse is free to enter.
- How do I get to Teignmouth lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is Teignmouth, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ14 8BN.