- * Burnham-on-Sea
(2) Low
- 1832. Reactivated (inactive 1969-1996); focal plane 7 m (23 ft);
white flash every 7.5 s; a directional light (white, red, or green
depending on direction) is shown at a focal plane of 4 m (13 ft).
9 m (30 ft) square wooden tower with a conical roof, mounted on
9 timber pilings. The tower has two windows, and as the photo at
right shows, the white light is mounted in front of the upper window
and the directional light is inside the lower window. Lighthouse
painted white with a single vertical red stripe on the front face.
Trabas has a photo
by Ian Wright, another good photo
is available, Huelse has a historic postcard
view, and Google has a satellite
view. In April 2009, the district council announced plans to
restore the historic stairway, which was removed in 1984 due to
storm damage. Located on a broad beach about 1 km (0.6 mi) north
of the center of Burnham-on-Sea. Site open, tower closed. Owner/operator:
Sedgemoor District Council.
ARLHS ENG-019; Admiralty A5570; NGA 6172.
- * Burnham-on-Sea
(2) High ("Pillar Lighthouse")
- 1832. Inactive since 1996. 30 m (99 ft) brick tower with a conical
roof and a half gallery on the front, incorporating keeper's quarters.
Tower painted white with a red vertical stripe on the range line.
Burnham-on-Sea.com has a good photo;
Tony Denton's photo
on Lighthouse Explorer shows the red stripe, another good photo
is available, Huelse has a historic postcard
view, and Google has a satellite
view. The tower remains in service as a day range. The building
is now used as a private residence, known locally as the Pillar Lighthouse.
In early 2007 it was for
sale. Located on Berrow Road just north of Stodden's Road, about
500 m (0.4 mi) east of the low light in Burnham-on-Sea. Site open,
tower closed. Owner/site manager: private. ARLHS ENG-018.
- * Burnham-on-Sea
(1) (Burnham Old, "Round Tower")
- 1801 (David Davies). Inactive since 1832. 2-story masonry tower
with castellated top. Google has a satellite
view. Originally four stories tall, the tower was reduced in height
so that it would not be confused with the Burnham High Light. Built
privately by the local curate, the lighthouse has always been known
locally as the Round Tower. Located on the oceanfront Esplanade at
Myrtle Drive in Burnham-on-Sea. Site open, tower closed. Owner/site
manager: private. ARLHS ENG-323.
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Burnham-on-Sea Lower Light, March 2006
Creative Commons photo
by Mike Warren |