Lighthouses · North West England
West Pier Lighthouse
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West Pier Lighthouse — lighthouse in Copeland, Cumbria, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Whitehaven · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit West Pier Lighthouse, you can reach it via the nearest railway station, Whitehaven, which is 0.7 km away. The postcode for the lighthouse is CA28 7LY, and entry is free. Accessibility information is not provided.
About
West Pier Lighthouse is a working or historic lighthouse on the United Kingdom coast. Records date its origin to 1839. Constructed primarily of brick. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Managed by Whitehaven Harbour Commissioners. Wikidata describes it as: "lighthouse in Copeland, Cumbria, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.5528°, -3.5986°.
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Heritage listing
Details West Pier Lighthouse 1. 1814 NX 91 NE 2/7 II 2. Simple stone lighthouse with glazed lantern and ogival cupola, probably circa 1839. Listing NGR: NX9670718683 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 75898 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
West Pier Lighthouse is a Victorian lighthouse located in Whitehaven, North-East England. Established in 1839, it is a Grade II listed building and is operated by the Whitehaven Harbour Commissioners.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5528, -3.5986
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Whitehaven
- Postcode
- CA28 7LY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Whitehaven and Workington
- Established
- 1839
- Nearest railway station
- Whitehaven — 0.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26378743 (CC0)
- commons: Lighthouse, Whitehaven Harbour - geograph.org.uk - 356895.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Pier Lighthouse?
- West Pier Lighthouse is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA28 7LY), in the parish of Whitehaven.
- What is West Pier Lighthouse?
- West Pier Lighthouse — lighthouse in Copeland, Cumbria, England, UK.
- How do I get to West Pier Lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is Whitehaven, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA28 7LY.
- When was West Pier Lighthouse built?
- Built or established in 1839.
- Who runs West Pier Lighthouse?
- West Pier Lighthouse is operated by Whitehaven Harbour Commissioners.
- Is West Pier Lighthouse a listed building?
- West Pier Lighthouse is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is West Pier Lighthouse free to visit?
- Yes, West Pier Lighthouse is free to enter.
- How do I get to West Pier Lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is Whitehaven, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA28 7LY.