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Needhams Point (Old)
Barbados
In 2005 Hilton Hotels built a large hotel next to the lighthouse, blocking its light from reaching the sea. Hilton took ownership of the lighthouse and restored and painted its exterior.
Located at the south end of Carlisle Bay, southwest of Bridgetown. Site open, tower status unknown.
| Manufacture Date | 1890 |
|---|---|
| Lighthouse Construction | 1886 |
| Country | Barbados |
| Lens Order | 5th order |
| Lens Type | Fixed |
| Status | publish |
| Lighthouse Markings | 13 m (43 ft) octagonal masonry tower with lantern and gallery, painted white, lantern and gallery black. I |
| Management Body Ports Authority | Hilton Hotels |
| Preserver | Hilton Barbados Resort |
| Coastal Erosion Vulnerability | |
| Open Status (Site) | Open |
| Coordinates | 13.0784560481,-59.6109245476 |
| Other | ARLHS BAR-002. |
| Data Source | Chance Lighthouses (1856-1917) (61 years), David Encill's list 1856-95: Fixed lights fifth order |
| Inactive Chance Lens Deactivated | Inactive, probably since 2005. |