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Blacknore Point Lighthouse
Position 51 29.1 N 02 48. 0 W

Blacknore Point Lighthouse
Blacknore Point Lighthouse was built by Trinity House to assist shipping moving into and out to the docks at Avonmouth on the river Severn north-west of Bristol.

The Lighthouse was built in 1894 and converted to automatic electric operation in 1941.

Specifications

Established 1894
Height Of Tower 11 Metres
Height Of Light Above Mean High Water 11 Metres
Automated 1941
Electrified 1941
Optic 4th Order 250 MM Biform Dioptric
Lamp 100 Watt
Character White Group Flashing Twice Every 10 Seconds
Intensity 12,000 Candela
Range Of Light 15 nautical miles