Winterton Lighthouse

Winterton Lighthouse

Infobox_Lighthouse


caption = Winterton Lighthouse
location = Winterton-on-Sea,
Norfolk, England
coordinates =
yearlit = 1867
automated =
yeardeactivated =1921
foundation =
construction = Masonry
elevation =
shape = round brick tower, painted white
height =70 feet
currentlens =
range =
characteristic =Now a Private residence

Winterton Lighthouse is located in Winterton-on-Sea in the English county of Norfolk [Ordnance Survey (2005). "OS Explorer Map OL40 - The Broads". ISBN 0-319-23769-9.] . The lighthouse was built in 1867 although there has been a Lighthouse on the site since 1616. During the 1914/1918 World War the present lighthouse became a military lookout post. Soon after, in 1921, the Lighthouse ceased operations since when it has been a private residence. The lantern has been replaced by a circular observation room. At one time the lighthouse was the home of Viscount Elmley, M.P. for East Norfolk.

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