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Monkstone Lighthouse
Position 51° 24.89 N 03° 06.01 W
It was established in 1839 and remained largely unaltered until its conversion to solar powered operation in 1993.
The lighthouse consists of a masonry tower strengthened by vertical and horizontal wrought iron bands surmounted by a prefabricated red GRP tower which replaced the original iron structure in 1993.
Specifications
| Established | 1839 |
| Height Of Tower | 23 Metres |
| Height Of Light Above Mean High Water | 13 Metres |
| Electrified | 1993 |
| Lamp | 20 Watt Halogen |
| Optic | |
| Character | 1 White Flash Every 5 Seconds |
| Intensity | 4 Candelaða |
| Range Of Light | 12 nautical miles |
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