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Lowestoft Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl White 15s🇬🇧East Suffolk, GBOperational

Location & Light Range

About Lowestoft Lighthouses Lighthouse

This cylindrical brick tower, painted white, stands 16 meters tall and was built in 1874. It is situated on a bluff about 1.5 km north of Lowestoft harbor, overlooking Sparrow's Nest Park. The station itself was established in 1609, with Trinity House taking over administration and building a new light that same year. This light was subsequently replaced in 1628 and again in 1676. The current lighthouse emits a white flash every 15 seconds, visible for nearly 17 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: Lowestoft (High) Lighthouse marks Lowestoft Ness, the easternmost point of the British Isles, a critical geographic feature for maritime navigation.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl W 15s
Focal Height
37m
Geographic Range
16.6NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1874

Significant events: station established 1609, Trinity House took over administration and built new light 1609, light replaced 1628, light replaced 1676, 400th anniversary celebrated 2009, 1866 low lighthouse discontinued and demolished 1923

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
16m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
brick

Structure: round brick tower with lantern and gallery, painted white, attached to 2-story keeper's house

Location

City
East Suffolk
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Region
England
Sea Region
Lowestoft (High) Lighthouse marks Lowestoft Ness, the easternmost point of the British Isles. It is situated on a bluff about 1.5 km north of the Lowestoft harbor entrance, overlooking Sparrow's Nest Park and the Lowestoft Maritime Museum.
Latitude
52.4870°
Longitude
1.7559°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Lowestoft(1.3 km)
Admiralty No.
A2280
NGA No.
1620
ARLHS No.
ENG-072
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Lowestoft Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Lowestoft Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl White 15s. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Lowestoft Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Lowestoft Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Oulton Broad at 0.9 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Lowestoft (1.1 NM SW), Carlton Colville (3 NM SW), North Cove (3.3 NM SSW), Great Yarmouth (6.4 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Lowestoft Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Lowestoft Lighthouses Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
What shipping routes pass near Lowestoft Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
Lowestoft Lighthouses Lighthouse is located within the English Channel / North Sea corridor — one of the world's busiest maritime corridors connecting the Atlantic to Northern European ports. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Lowestoft Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Lowestoft Lighthouses Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.