Lybster

United Kingdom. Scotland

The village of Lybster is near the north eastern tip of Scotland in Caithness and was once a very busy fishing port.
The lighthouse is situated on the end of the harbour pier.
Looking at photos on the internet it appears the original lens made by Chance Brothers of Smethwick near Birmingham has now been removed though I have been unable to find any information to confirm this or what has subsequently happened to it.

Manufacture Date 1884
Lighthouse Construction Unconfirmed 1884.
Country United Kingdom. Scotland
Commissioning Body Northern Lighthouse Board?
Lens Order 5th order
Lens Type Fixed
Status publish
Light Character Red light occulting every 6 seconds.
Lighthouse Markings 10 metre octagonal stone tower with lantern, gallery and domed roof. Painted white with red trim.
Lighthouse Parts None known.
Management Body Ports Authority Lybster Harbour Trust.
Preserver Lybster Harbour Trust.
Coastal Erosion Vulnerability
Condition Observations Looking at photographs on the internet the lighthouse woukd benefit from a good coat of paint.
Open Status (Site) Open
Open Status (Tower) Closed
Coordinates 58.295121353,-3.2895221317
Other Waterlines Cafe and Museum, Lybster Harbour KW3 6DB. The museum and cafe have information regarding Lybster the harbour and local history of the area. ARLHS SCO-299; Admiralty A3522; NGA 2988.
Data Source Online search.

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