Built 1749, raised 1843, repaired in 1890s. Disused since 1867, this is a particularly fine 18th century lighthouse, now preserved.
See http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/65407/details/southerness+lighthouse/ for much more detail.
Location
297740.00
554280.00
27700
54.8727951
-3.5951104
Submitted photographs
Image
Date
Caption
User
27/09/2012
Lighthouse at Southerness, Solway.
Tom
Submitted updates
Update id
Date
User
244
27/09/2012
joannahambly
Tidal state
Mid
Site located?
Yes
Proximity to coast edge
Intertidal
Coastally eroding?
active sea erosion
Threats
structural damage/decay
Other threats
Extremely exposed location means that deterioration of building would be rapid without constant maintenance.
Visibility above ground
Highly visible (substantial remains)
Access
easily accessible - no restrictions
Local knowledge
is well known; is well visited; has local associations/history
Description
Built 1749, raised 1843, repaired in 1890s. Disused since 1867, this is a particularly fine 18th century lighthouse, now preserved.
See http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/65407/details/southerness+lighthouse/ for much more detail.
Historical research and interpretation.
Investigate circular stone structure in the coast edge. This could be the site of a limekiln.
Comments
Some undermining of the concrete apron around the base of the lighthouse.
The lighthouse seemed to be for sale.
