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Name: Berry Head Light  

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Nearest Town or City:
Brixham, , United Kingdom

Location: Devon, Southwest England.


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Photo: Tony Denton
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Managing Organization:
Trinity House

Website: http://www.trinityhouse.co.uk/interactive/gallery/berry_head.html

Notes:
This is the shortest lighthouse tower in England, but its elevated location makes it one of the highest above sea level.

Tower Height: 16

Height of Focal Plane: 190

Characteristic and Range: White group flash every 15 seconds, visible for 14 nautical miles.

Description of Tower: White cylindrical tower.

This light is operational

Date Established: 1906

Date Present Tower Built: 1906

Date Automated: 1921

Optics: 500 mm optic.

Current Use: Active aid to navigation.

Open To Public? No.

Directions:
The lighthouse can be seen from a coastal foot path in Brixham. The trail begins at Brixham Harbour, where parking is available.


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