Weston Point Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Weston Point Lighthouse
Weston Point Lighthouse, built in 1810 at Runcorn in the Mersey estuary, provided navigation assistance to ships for 150 years. It marked a point on this industrial waterway, helping mariners traverse the complex tidal waters. The light assisted vessels engaged in trade and commerce in the region. Its operational period ended in 1960 with the structure's demolition. No physical edifice remains, though its past role is recorded in the Mersey's maritime accounts.
Why it matters: The lighthouse offered navigation aid for shipping entering the Mersey estuary, supporting economic activity by marking a complex area for vessels.
Tower & Structure
Structure: Weston Point Lighthouse once marked a crucial point within the bustling Mersey estuary, specifically at Runcorn in Halton Borough, Cheshire. Established in 1810, it guided vessels navigating the complex tidal waters of this significant industrial waterway. For a century and a half, its light was a familiar sight to mariners, aiding safe passage through an area vital for trade and commerce. The surrounding landscape, characterized by the dynamic river and its industrial heritage, would have seen countless ships pass under its watchful gaze. However, its long service came to an end in 1960 when the lighthouse was ultimately demolished. Today, the physical structure no longer exists, and visitors cannot experience it firsthand, but its legacy remains part of the maritime history of the Mersey.
Location
- Country
- 🇬🇧United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Sea Region
- Mersey estuary at Runcorn, Halton Borough, Cheshire
- Latitude
- 54.2025°
- Longitude
- -3.0829°
Nearby Vessels
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1810
Significant events: demolished in 1960
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Millom(6.5 km)
- ARLHS No.
- ENG-340
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