Spurn Point Lighthouse
The 'High Light'

Spurn Point 'High Light' Lighthouse

Information and history about the Spurn Head 'High Light' lighthouse. Learn how you can visit this fascinating building in one of the most remote and beautiful corners of England...

This is the 'newer' lighthouse at Spurn, based on the land 'proper' (rather than down on the sands). The lighthouse is no longer operational, and is not open to the public. The lighthouse is well worth a visit though, as you get to see the earlier Low Light lighthouse too, and experience the beauty and wilderness of Spurn Head itself...

Facts and Figures About the Spurn High Light

• Where?
  • Spurn Point, Kilnsea, E. Yorks


• When?
  • Built 1895
  • Conical black and white brick tower, with a lantern on top
  • Tower: 128ft high
  • Light: 120ft above sea level and visible for 17 miles


• History
  • The lighthouse was used until 1985, when it was de-commissioned.

The lighthouse is not operational, and is not open to the public. You can walk right up to it, though. Nearby is the Spurn Head Low Light lighthouse, and the base of one of the earlier lighthouses.

The lighthouse is managed by the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust. Visit their website to find out more.

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