Happisburgh (Hasborough) (High)

It was built in 1791 following a severe storm in which 70 sailing ships were lost off the Norfolk coast. Formed a pair of lighthouses with the surviving lighthouse being called "high light" and another called "low light" 400 yards toward the coast. (see "Happisburgh Low Lighthouse" https://new.opengreenmap.org/browse/sites/62af30b2559474010051fdbe )

In 1868 the chance lantern was installed along with a new optic, giving the high light a range of 17 miles. Cannel gas was introduced as the light source in 1872 and was stored in two warehouses in the lighthouse compound. Due to the increased coastal erosion low light was demolished in 1883 and high light was painted in the current colours to distinguish it from the nearby tower at Winterton. The lighthouse became automated in 1929 through the use of acetylene, allowing the keeper's cottages to the sold, with electricity installed in 1947.

The lighthouse was scheduled for deactivation in June 1988, but a local community petition prevented this and after legal action acquired the lighthouse for the charity "Friends of Happisburgh lighthouse". Today it is the only independently run lighthouse in Great Britain and is the oldest working lighthouse in East Anglia.

Happisburgh Lighthouse is cared for by two groups – the Trust are responsible for the operation and maintenance of the lighthouse, and the Friends are the principal fundraising group and also staff the lighthouse on open days - both are operated by volunteers.