Killantringan Lighthouse

Killantringan Lighthouse

Killantringan Lighthouse is a lighthouse located near Portpatrick in Dumfries and Galloway, south-west Scotland. The light came into operation in 1900, and served as a waypoint in the North Channel of the Irish Sea. The name Killantringan is derived from 'Cill shaint Ringain' - St Ringan's chapel; Ringan is a mediaeval variation of Ninian.^[1] The lighthouse is protected as a category B listed building.^[2]

History

Sanction for the Northern Lighthouse Board to build the lighthouse was granted in 1897. It was constructed by David Alan Stevenson.^[2] The engineer's report specified a powerful fog signal was also required at the site. The lighthouse entered service on 1 October 1900. The light gave a flashing signal of two flashes in quick succession every ½ minute. When used, the fog signal was 3 blasts: low, low, high in quick succession every 1½ minutes.^[3]

The light was automated in 1988, with the fog signal having been discontinued the previous year. Following a comprehensive review of services by the UK's three General Lighthouse Authorities in 2005, it was decided that Killantringan was surplus to requirements - serving primarily as a waypoint. The light was permanently discontinued in January 2007, with the light and lenses being removed and donated abroad, and the property sold.

The light keepers' house and the smaller adjacent cottage are let as self-catering holiday accommodation by the current owners.^[4]

References

External links

• Killantringan Lighthouse

Coordinates: 54°51′43″N 5°08′49″W / 54.861834°N 5.146972°W / 54.861834; -5.146972