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Hale Head Lighthouse
United Kingdom
| Manufacture Date | 1906 |
|---|---|
| Lighthouse Construction | 1906 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Lens Order | 4th order |
| Lens Type | Fixed |
| Status | publish |
| Lighthouse Markings | Whitened brickwork circular tapering with metal roof |
| Management Body Ports Authority | Private Residence |
| Coastal Erosion Vulnerability | |
| Open Status (Site) | Closed |
| Open Status (Tower) | Closed |
| Coordinates | 53.3224894117,-2.7943739152 |
| Other | Hale Head is the southernmost point in the historic county of Lancashire. A lighthouse was established here in 1838; the original octagonal structure was superseded by a taller cylindrical tower in 1906. The rebuilding was overseen by John Arthur Saner, civil engineer. The light was discontinued in 1958 owing to a decline in shipping, and sold a few years later for £1,100; the building remains in use as a private residence. The former optic is now in Merseyside Maritime Museum. |
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