Cockersands High (Plover Scar Range Rear) Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Cockersands High (Plover Scar Range Rear) Lighthouse
Cockersands High, also known as the Plover Scar Range Rear light, was established in 1847 on the coast of Great Britain. It operates in conjunction with a front light to create a navigational range for vessels entering the Lune estuary and proceeding towards Lancaster. The light helps mariners avoid shifting sands and submerged dangers within this estuarial environment. Its construction in the mid-19th century significantly improved safety for local shipping. While not a large structure, its function is practical, ensuring safe passage for maritime traffic.
Why it matters: This range light is indispensable for ships navigating the River Lune, providing the precise alignment needed to safely traverse the estuary and avoid the notorious Plover Scar hazard.
Tower & Structure
Structure: Cockersands High, also known as the Plover Scar Range Rear light, was established in 1847 on the coast of Great Britain. Positioned to work in conjunction with a front light, it forms a crucial navigational range for vessels entering the often-treacherous waters of the Lune estuary, guiding them towards the historic port of Lancaster. The surrounding landscape here is typically flat and marshy, characteristic of an estuarial environment, where the vast skies meet the expansive mudflats at low tide, creating a serene yet challenging maritime environment. For generations, this light has provided a steady, unwavering guide, helping mariners avoid the shifting sands and submerged dangers that define this coastal approach. Its construction in the mid-19th century marked a significant improvement in safety for local shipping. While not a grand, towering structure, its purpose has always been profoundly practical, ensuring safe passage through a busy shipping lane. Today, it continues its vital work, a quiet but essential part of the maritime infrastructure of the UK, though it is not typically a site for public visitation, remaining primarily a functional aid to navigation.
Location
- City
- Lancaster
- Country
- 🇬🇧United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Sea Region
- Located on the coast of Great Britain, likely within the Lune estuary, guiding vessels towards Lancaster and marking the Plover Scar range.
- Latitude
- 53.9825°
- Longitude
- -2.8696°
Nearby Vessels
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1847
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Glasson Dock(1.3 km)
- ARLHS No.
- ENG-024
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