Leasowe Lighthouse

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Name: Leasowe Lighthouse

Brief description: A Grade II listed building

Grid reference: SJ 253 914
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Leasowe Lighthouse is the oldest brick lighthouse in Britain and is located on the North Wirral coast. It was built in 1763 and is 110 feet tall. The light last shone from the lighthouse on the 14th July 1908. It is now used as a visitor centre and a ranger headquarters.


Reference:
http://www.wirral.gov.uk/LGCL/100006/200073/670/content_0001020.html
http://www.lighthousedepot.com/database/uniquelighthouse.cfm?value=1056

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