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Summary

The lighthouse on the end of the South Pier, Newlyn Harbour, is recorded on the 2nd edition OS map.

Protected Status

• Listed Building (II): Newlyn tidal observatory and part of the south pier
• Conservation Area DCO63: NEWLYN

Other References/Statuses

• Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey: 5035

Monument Type(s):

• LIGHTHOUSE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)

Full description

The lighthouse on the end of the South Pier, Newlyn Harbour, is recorded on the Ordnance Survey second edition 1:2500 map (1) and is extant on modern mapping (2). The lighthouse is a Secondary Light. This 'lead in' light is an un-manned white, round, cast iron tower with a red base and cupola. The light is a white flash every five seconds, visible ten miles, over an arc of 83 degrees to the south east. There is a fog horn giving one blast every minute (3).

<1> Ordnance Survey, 1900s, 2nd Edition 1:2500 Map (Cartographic materials). SCO4050.

<2> Ordnance Survey, 2017, 1:10,000 mapping (Cartographic materials). SCO27829.

<3> Historic England, 2017, National Record of the Historic Environment, NRHE HobUID 1336739 (Unassigned). SCO27888.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded

Related records: none recorded

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