Winterton Lighthouse
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| Winterton Lighthouse | |
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 Winterton Lighthouse |
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| Location: | Winterton-on-Sea, Norfolk, England |
| Year first lit: | 1867 |
| Deactivated: | 1921 |
| Construction: | Masonry |
| Tower shape: | round brick tower, painted white |
| Height: | 70 feet |
| Characteristic: | Now a Private residence |
Winterton Lighthouse is located in Winterton-on-Sea in the English county of Norfolk[1]. The lighthouse was built in 1867 although there has been a Lighthouse on the site since 1616. During the 1914/1918 World War the present lighthouse became a military lookout post. Soon after, in 1921, the Lighthouse ceased operations since when it has been a private residence. The lantern has been replaced by a circular observation room. At one time the lighthouse was the home of Viscount Elmley, M.P. for East Norfolk.
[edit] References
- ^ Ordnance Survey (2005). OS Explorer Map OL40 - The Broads. ISBN 0-319-23769-9.
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