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Lytham-St.-Anne's Lighthouse

Oc White 6s🇬🇧Borough of Fylde, GBOperational

Location & Light Range

About Lytham-St.-Anne's Lighthouse

Also known as: Lytham-St.-Anne's (The White Church)

The Lytham-St.-Anne's light is housed within an octagonal stone church tower, locally recognized as the White Church, situated on Clifton Drive South at Ansdell Road. The initial station began operations in 1848. The first lighthouse at Stanner Point succumbed to coastal erosion by 1863, and a subsequent structure also failed. The present light, emitting an occulting white signal every 6 seconds, was put in place in 1998 by the Ribble Cruising Club. This stone structure has a reach of 15.1 nautical miles.

Why it matters: This light, located within the Fairhaven United Reformed Church, serves as a distinct navigation marker. It offers guidance for craft entering the River Ribble, working in tandem with a distant marker.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White 6s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Oc W 6s
Focal Height
29m
Geographic Range
15.1NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1998

Significant events: station established 1848, first lighthouse collapsed in 1863 due to erosion, second lighthouse collapsed, current light installed in 1998 by Ribble Cruising Club

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Preston(9.1 km)
Admiralty No.
A4929.3.
ARLHS No.
ENG-147

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
25m
Tower Shape
octagonal
Tower Color
white stone and is commonly known as the White Church
Material
stone

Structure: octagonal stone church tower

Location

City
Borough of Fylde
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Region
England
Sea Region
Located on Clifton Drive South at Ansdell Road in Lytham-St.-Anne's, marking the north side of the entrance to the River Ribble and forming a range with an offshore beacon for returning sailors.
Latitude
53.7370°
Longitude
-2.9907°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Lytham-St.-Anne's Lighthouse at night?+
Lytham-St.-Anne's displays the characteristic Oc White 6s. 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 Lytham-St.-Anne's Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Lytham-St.-Anne's Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Saint-Anne's-on-Sea at 2.2 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Southport (5.2 NM S), Birkdale (6.4 NM SSW), Preston (8.8 NM E), Fleetwood (11.1 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Lytham-St.-Anne's Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Lytham-St.-Anne's 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 Lytham-St.-Anne's Lighthouse?+
Lytham-St.-Anne's 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 Lytham-St.-Anne's Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Lytham-St.-Anne's 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.