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Dhu Heartach Lighthouse, Argyllshire

Dhu Heartach Lighthouse (aka Dubh Artach Lighthouse) is a 19th-century lighthouse on a remote skerry off the coast of Argyllshire. It was designed by Thomas Stevenson with a tower height of 145 feet and erected between 1867-1872. It is within the council area of Argyll and Bute.
Historic Environment Scotland Category A Listed LB12320.

Place Type: Historic Lighthouse
Historic County: Argyllshire
Lat, Long: 56.132208,-6.6344509
Grid Reference: NM 1215 0295
Civil Parish: Kilfinichen and Kilvickeon CP
Council Area: Argyll and Bute CA
Police Area: Scotland (Argyll and West Dunbartonshire) PA
Devolved Legislature:  Scottish Parliament

GBPN ID: 320757
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Dhu_Heartach_Lighthouse,_Argyllshire_320757

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