Lighthouses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Whitby East Pier Lighthouse (historical)
In or near Whitby.
Whitby East Pier Lighthouse (historical) — a lighthouse in england yorkshire.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Whitby · 1.0 km
About
Whitby East Pier Lighthouse (historical) is a named lighthouse in england yorkshire, 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: North York Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Whitby East Pier Lighthouse is a historical lighthouse located in Yorkshire. It serves as a navigational aid at the entrance of Whitby Harbour. The structure is notable for its distinctive design, contributing to the maritime heritage of the area. Visitors can view the lighthouse from the surrounding pier and appreciate its role in maritime safety.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4928, -0.6118
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Whitby
- Postcode
- YO21 3PZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Scarborough and Whitby
- Nearest railway station
- Whitby — 1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-11694344 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Whitby East Pier Lighthouse (historical)?
- Whitby East Pier Lighthouse (historical) is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO21 3PZ), in the parish of Whitby.
- What is Whitby East Pier Lighthouse (historical)?
- Whitby East Pier Lighthouse (historical) — a lighthouse in england yorkshire.
- How do I get to Whitby East Pier Lighthouse (historical)?
- The nearest railway station is Whitby, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO21 3PZ.
- Is Whitby East Pier Lighthouse (historical) a protected site?
- Yes — Whitby East Pier Lighthouse (historical) is part of the North York Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Whitby East Pier Lighthouse (historical)?
- The nearest railway station is Whitby, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO21 3PZ.