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Souter Lighthouse (aka Souter Point Lighthouse) is a decommissioned lighthouse located on Lizard Point, a mile north of Whitburn in County Durham. Souter Lighthouse was a marvel of its age and remains an iconic beacon. Hooped in red and white, it stands proud on the coastline midway between the rivers Wear and Tyne. It was the first lighthouse in the world to be designed and built specifically to use electricity, the most advanced lighthouse technology of its day. It is within the council area of South Tyneside. More...
Historic England Grade II* Listed 1185593.
Place Type: Historic Lighthouse
Historic County: Durham
Lat, Long: 54.970477,-1.3640911
Grid Reference: NZ 4080 6416
Council Area: South Tyneside CA
Strategic Authority Area: North East SA
Police Area: Northumbria PA
GBPN ID: 304468
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Souter_Lighthouse,_Durham_304468
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The lighthouse and associated buildings were designed by James Douglass; its construction was supervised by engineer Henry Norris. Alongside the lighthouse tower a number of other buildings were laid out around a quadrangle, including the engine room and boiler house, and five dwellings. The light was generated by a carbon arc lamp and first lit on 11th January 1871. It was described at the time as 'without doubt one of the most powerful lights in the world'.
The development of new technology such as GPS and satellite navigation led to its decommission in 1988, but it continued to serve as a radio navigation beacon up until 1999 when it was finally closed. Souter Lighthouse was acquired by the National Trust, who now manage it as a visitor attraction with holiday lets.
Historic England Grade II* Listed 1185593.
Place Type: Historic Lighthouse
Historic County: Durham
Lat, Long: 54.970477,-1.3640911
Grid Reference: NZ 4080 6416
Council Area: South Tyneside CA
Strategic Authority Area: North East SA
Police Area: Northumbria PA
GBPN ID: 304468
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Souter_Lighthouse,_Durham_304468
Peruse Durham on WikishireThe lighthouse and associated buildings were designed by James Douglass; its construction was supervised by engineer Henry Norris. Alongside the lighthouse tower a number of other buildings were laid out around a quadrangle, including the engine room and boiler house, and five dwellings. The light was generated by a carbon arc lamp and first lit on 11th January 1871. It was described at the time as 'without doubt one of the most powerful lights in the world'.
The development of new technology such as GPS and satellite navigation led to its decommission in 1988, but it continued to serve as a radio navigation beacon up until 1999 when it was finally closed. Souter Lighthouse was acquired by the National Trust, who now manage it as a visitor attraction with holiday lets.