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Anvil Point Lighthouse
United Kingdom
Anvil Point Lighthouse was established in 1881, and gives a clear line from Portland Bill to the west and guides vessels away from the Christchurch Ledge to the east.
The original optic was extensively modernised and converted from oil to electricity in 1960. The original optic was removed and donated to the Science Museum in London. It was shown in the Optics Gallery of the Science Museum, London, 1990-1999.
The lighthouse was automated on 31 May 1991.
Anvil Point Lighthouse is located within Durlston Country Park, which has a visitor centre and cafe. Just below the lighthouse, the Tilly Whim Caves have been used by smugglers, but these are no longer open to the public.
| Manufacture Date | 1880 |
|---|---|
| Lighthouse Construction | 1881 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Commissioning Body | Trinity House |
| Lens Order | 1st order |
| Lens Type | Revolving |
| Status | publish |
| Light Character | Fl 10 s |
| Lighthouse Markings | Short white tower, 12 metres high |
| Management Body Ports Authority | Trinity House |
| Coastal Erosion Vulnerability | |
| Open Status (Site) | Closed |
| Open Status (Tower) | Closed |
| Coordinates | 50.5918649469,-1.9598966817 |
| Other | ARLHS ENG-001; Admiralty A0496; NGA 0544. |
| Data Source | 1. Chance Lighthouses (1856-1917) (61 years), David Encill's list 1856-95: Anvil Point, Dorset; Active; 1880; Special flashing lights |