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Cape Wrath Lighthouse, Sutherland

Cape Wrath Lighthouse is a 19th-century (1828) lighthouse on Cape Wrath, the most north-westerly point on the British mainland, Sutherland. It is within the council area of Highland.
Historic Environment Scotland Category A Listed LB488.

Place Type: Historic Lighthouse
Historic County: Sutherland
Lat, Long: 58.62446,-4.9994304
Grid Reference: NC 2593 7462
Civil Parish: Durness CP
Council Area: Highland CA
Police Area: Scotland (Highlands and Islands) PA
Devolved Legislature:  Scottish Parliament

GBPN ID: 320422
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Cape_Wrath_Lighthouse,_Sutherland_320422

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