Lighthouses · North East England
Tynemouth North Pier light
In or near South Shields.
Tynemouth North Pier light — lighthouse in Tyne and Wear, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Tynemouth · 1.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Tynemouth North Pier light, you can take a train to Tynemouth station, which is 1.7 km away. Entry is free. The postcode for the location is NE30 4DG.
About
Tynemouth North Pier light is a working or historic lighthouse on the United Kingdom coast. Records date its origin to 1903. Constructed primarily of stone. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Managed by Port of Tyne. Part of North Pier With Crane Attached And Lighthouse. Wikidata describes it as: "lighthouse in Tyne and Wear, England". Coordinates: 55.0145°, -1.4029°.
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Heritage listing
Details TYNEMOUTH PIER ROAD (south end) NZ 36 NE and NZ 3769 SW Tynemouth 10/111 & 8/111 North Pier with crane attached and Lighthouse. G.V. II Pier and lighthouse. 1854-1895; partly rebuilt in 1909. Engineers W.A. Brookes to 1858, J. F. Ure from 1858, and P.J. Messent from 1862, for Tyne Improvement Commissioners. Rock-faced stone pier and north shelter wall, iron crane. Painted rendered ashlar lighthouse with glass lantern. Pier c900 metres long. Tall tapered lighthouse, on round platform, has recessed door in south side. The crane is not of special interest. Sources: J. Guthrie The River Tyne (1880); R. W. Johnson The Making of the Tyne (Newcastle 1895). Listing NGR: NZ3779969194 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 303357 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Tynemouth North Pier light is a modern lighthouse located in the Scottish Lowlands, within the parish of North Tyneside. Established in 1903, it is a Grade II listed building, operated by the Port of Tyne.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0145, -1.4029
- District
- North Tyneside
- Parish
- North Tyneside, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE30 4DG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tynemouth
- Established
- 1903
- Nearest railway station
- Tynemouth — 1.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q28465875 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Tynemouth North Pier lighthouse (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Lighthouse Tynemouth North Pier - geograph.org.uk - 1195560.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tynemouth North Pier light?
- Tynemouth North Pier light is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE30 4DG), in the parish of North Tyneside, unparished area.
- What is Tynemouth North Pier light?
- Tynemouth North Pier light — lighthouse in Tyne and Wear, England.
- How do I get to Tynemouth North Pier light?
- The nearest railway station is Tynemouth, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE30 4DG.
- When was Tynemouth North Pier light built?
- Built or established in 1903.
- Who runs Tynemouth North Pier light?
- Tynemouth North Pier light is operated by Port of Tyne.
- Is Tynemouth North Pier light a listed building?
- Tynemouth North Pier light is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Tynemouth North Pier light free to visit?
- Yes, Tynemouth North Pier light is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tynemouth North Pier light?
- The nearest railway station is Tynemouth, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE30 4DG.