Lighthouses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Whitby West Pier Lighthouse (historical)
In or near Whitby.
Whitby West 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 West 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 West Pier Lighthouse is a historical lighthouse located in Yorkshire. It serves as a prominent navigation aid at the entrance to Whitby Harbour. The lighthouse is notable for its distinctive design and historical significance in maritime safety. It is an integral part of Whitby's coastal heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4928, -0.6129
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Whitby
- Postcode
- YO21 3PZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Scarborough and Whitby
- Nearest railway station
- Whitby — 1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-11694343 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Whitby West Pier Lighthouse (historical)?
- Whitby West Pier Lighthouse (historical) is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO21 3PZ), in the parish of Whitby.
- What is Whitby West Pier Lighthouse (historical)?
- Whitby West Pier Lighthouse (historical) — a lighthouse in england yorkshire.
- How do I get to Whitby West Pier Lighthouse (historical)?
- The nearest railway station is Whitby, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO21 3PZ.
- Is Whitby West Pier Lighthouse (historical) a protected site?
- Yes — Whitby West Pier Lighthouse (historical) is part of the North York Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Whitby West Pier Lighthouse (historical)?
- The nearest railway station is Whitby, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO21 3PZ.