Langness Lighthouse - Langness, Isle of Man
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Mike_bjm
N 54° 03.294 W 004° 37.509
30U E 393616 N 5990851
The Langness Lighthouse was automated in 1996 and once was the home of Jeremy Clarkson on the Island.
Waymark Code: WMV6HH
Location: Isle of Man
Date Posted: 03/04/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
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Jeremy Clarkson was a presenter of 'Top Gear' on BBC TV when he had his Island home at the Lighthouse.

This lighthouse was established in 1880. The Lighthouse was constructed by David and Thomas Stevenson and is a stone tower which is 19 metres high (there are 77 steps to the top of the tower) with the light being at an elevation of 23 metres giving the light a nominal range of 12 nautical miles. The Lighthouse tower is today white with no bands.

The light gives two white flashes every 30 seconds.

The Admiralty Reference for the Lighthouse is A4762

The Fog Signal was discontinued in 1987 and the Lighthouse was automated in 1996.

The original proposal for the lighthouse was for a tower 50 feet in height.

Trinity House sanctioned the establishment of a Light and Fog Signal on 14 February 1878. The Board of Trade sanction was received on 21 February 1878.

Mr Matheson was appointed Inspector of Works on 18 June 1879 with pay at the rate of 10 Shillings and 6 Pence per day with 10 Shillings per week for lodgings and travelling expenses.

The Lighthouse was completed ahead of schedule and went into operation in December 1880.

The Northern Lighthouse Board is today responsible for the operation and maintenance of the automated light.

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Admiralty List of Lights and Fog Signals, NP74, Volume A; published by the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office
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