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Little Cumbrae Lighthouse Tower and Associated Buildings is a beacon structure located on the island of Little Cumbrae in the Firth of Clyde, Bute, Scotland. The lighthouse tower dates from the early nineteenth century and represents the maritime infrastructure developed to guide vessels through the strategically important waters of the Clyde estuary. The structure comprises the principal tower along with associated operational buildings that would have accommodated keepers and equipment essential to the lighthouse's function. The site reflects the period of intensive lighthouse construction undertaken in Scottish waters during the industrial expansion of the nineteenth century, serving as a navigational aid for commercial and naval traffic in this busy maritime region.
Little Cumbrae,lighthouse tower & associated buildings is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM418. View the official record →
Little Cumbrae Lighthouse Tower and Associated Buildings is a beacon structure located on the island of Little Cumbrae in the Firth of Clyde, Bute, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM418.
Little Cumbrae,lighthouse tower & associated buildings is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM418.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Little Cumbrae Castle (1 km), Portencross Castle (4.1 km), Auld Hill,fort,Portencross (4.2 km).
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