Maidens lighthouse

Maidens lighthouse

The Maidens commonly refers the two visible rocks situated approx six miles off the coast of Larne, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, however, in total there are 9 rocks, 7 of which are submerged.Lighthouses were established on the visible east and west rocks, between 1828 and 1829. The western was discontinued around 1903, however the majority of the structure still stands and can be seen from shore. The current lighthouse is painted black and white, has a height of 23 meter's and nominal range of 24 nautical miles. The station was automated on the 31 October 1977.

Location:54°55.7' North5°43.6' West


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