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Bell Rock Lighthouse, Angus

The Bell Rock Lighthouse is an early 19th-century lighthouse on the Bell Rock (aka Inchcape Rock) in the North Sea off the coast of Angus. Built between 1807-1810 by Robert Stevenson, it is the world's oldest surviving sea-washed lighthouse. It is within the council area of Angus.
Historic Environment Scotland Category A Listed LB45197.

Place Type: Historic Lighthouse
Historic County: Angus
Lat, Long: 56.434419,-2.3868236
Grid Reference: NO 7624 2698
Civil Parish: Arbroath and St Vigeans CP
Council Area: Angus CA
Police Area: Scotland (Tayside) PA
Devolved Legislature:  Scottish Parliament

GBPN ID: 321107
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Bell_Rock_Lighthouse,_Angus_321107

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