Blacknore Point Lighthouse

Portishead, Somerset

Location Guide

Ariel Photo by Marinas.com

Built to assist shipping coming into and out of Avonmouth, on the side of the Severn near Bristol.

It was built in 1894 converted to electric and automated in 1941.

The old photocrome photo (right) was probably taken soon after 1900.

In May 2010 Trinity House confirmed its intention to discontinue the light within the next few years.

Photo Right from the Camera Images GBPictures archive.

Photo by Philip Halling

Photo by Malik Sarkar

Photo by Philip Halling

An unusually well preserved late 19th century prefabricated lighthouse, 11m (36ft) tall, its a round, 6-legged cast iron tower with an enclosed watch room, lantern and gallery, all painted white. It has a 4th order Fresnel lens in use.

If you want to see it, it may be wise to see it sooner rather than later as in May 2010 Trinity House confirmed its intention to discontinue the light within the next few years.

Photos left and right from www.lighthouse-duo.net

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Lighthouse information Grid

Name:	Blacknore Point, Portishead, Somerset
Current status:	In use
Geographic Position:	51 29.1 N 02 48. 0 W
Grid Reference:	ST445763
Ceremonial County:	Somerset
Appearance:	white metal structure on legs. Round, 6-legged cast iron tower with enclosed watch room, lantern and gallery, all painted white.
Map Link:	Get-A-Map Multimap
Aerial photo:	Marinas.com (best) Multimap Google satellite view
Other photos:	Geograph photo
Originally built:	1894
Current lighthouse built:	1894
Height of Tower:	11m 36ft
Height of light above mean sea level:	11m 36ft
Character of light:	White Group Flashing Twice Every 10 Seconds
Character of fog signal:	none as far as I know
Range of light:	15 nautical miles
Owned / run by:	Trinity House
Getting there:	see aerial photo and map, can be reached without difficulty
Access:	From public paths. On the south shore of the Severn about 3km (2mi) west of Portishead, accessible by road or on the Portishead-Clevedon Coast Path.
Website:	TH
Other Useful Websites:	LD
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Other Relevant pages:	For more articles, lists and other information see the Lighthouses Section Lighthouse Map of England and Wales Featured List of Lighthouses - England and Wales List of Minor Lighthouses and Lights - England and Wales
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