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Ardrossan Pierhead Lighthouse
United Kingdom
Replaced earlier structure in 1898; this earlier structure dates back to 1840 although other Ardrossan harbour improvements were not completed until 1864. Important for safe entry and egress for vessels using the harbour; this is why it is still used today, with a popular marina and daily car ferries amongst other activities.
| Manufacture Date | 1897 |
|---|---|
| Lighthouse Construction | 1898 (station established 1840) |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Commissioning Body | Ardrossan Harbour Company |
| Lens Order | 6th order |
| Lens Type | Fixed |
| Status | publish |
| Light Character | white or green light, depending on direction, 2 s on, 2 s off |
| Lighthouse Markings | White tower with black topped lantern at end of south pier of Ardrossan harbour. |
| Lighthouse Parts | Unknown. |
| Management Body Ports Authority | Peelports |
| Preserver | Clydeport http://peelports.com/ports/clydeport |
| Coastal Erosion Vulnerability | |
| Open Status (Site) | Open |
| Open Status (Tower) | Closed |
| Coordinates | 55.641120643,-4.8261286769 |
| Other | Near the ferry terminal (for the Isle of Arran), easily walkable from the car park there. Octagonal, cast iron tower. ARLHS SCO-317; Admiralty A4538; NGA 4704. |