South Foreland Lighthouse, Dover. Kent
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dave-harris
N 51° 08.444 E 001° 22.295
31U E 386083 N 5666735
High on the Cliffs near Dover is the South Foreland Lighthouse
Waymark Code: WMDM42
Location: South East England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 01/29/2012
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There has been a lighthouse on this current location since 1730. Built to warn shipping about the treacherous Goodwin Sands that lie just offshore. The lighthouse is also credited by the fact that Guglielmo Marconi during his work on radio waves, received the first ship-to-shore message from the East Goodwin lightship. A moment that changed history.
The current lighthouse was switched off in 1988 and is now managed by the National Trust. Visiting times are limited, and it is closed during winter. As a rule of thumb it is open weekends during most of the year and other days during peak periods.
The address of property, including Postcode.:
The Front
Saint Margarets Bay
Dover
Kent
CT15 6HP
The charges to visitors and opening hours.:
Adult: £4.20
Child: £2.10
Family: £10.50
NT Members: Free
Web page: [Web Link]
Parking place (optional): N 51° 08.468 W 001° 22.287
National Trust member: yes
References: Not listed
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