Leasowe Lighthouse
Located in Wirral, England Coordinates: 53°24′47″ N 3°07′33″ W
- Local time
- UTC+00:00
- Europe/London · UTC+00:00
- Elevation
- 5 m
- above sea level
About Leasowe Lighthouse
Leasowe Lighthouse is a landmark. Location: Wirral, England.
Leasowe Lighthouse is an historic lighthouse in Moreton on the Wirral Peninsula in Merseyside, England. The lighthouse was built in 1763 by The Mersey Docks and Harbour Company to guide shipping safely to the Port of Liverpool and is the oldest lighthouse built from bricks in the United Kingdom. The lighthouse became obsolete and was closed in 1908. The last lighthouse keeper was a Mrs. Williams, the only known female lighthouse keeper of the period.
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At a glance
- Built
- 1763
- Heritage designation
- Grade II listed building
- Height
- 34 m
Source: Wikidata
In comparison
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Nearby attractions & nature
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Paton Field Landmark, Wirral6.1 km S
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Goodison Park Landmark, Liverpool11 km E -
New Brighton Tower (historical) Landmark, Wirral6.5 km NE
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Anfield Landmark, Liverpool11 km E
Nearest towns and villages
Sources & licences
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