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The Old Lighthouse, Flamborough is a navigational structure located on the Yorkshire coast near Bridlington. The tower dates from the seventeenth century and represents an important early example of English lighthouse architecture, reflecting the growing maritime importance of the East Coast during this period. Constructed of stone, the lighthouse stands as a testament to coastal navigation infrastructure and the commercial shipping routes that made this headland a significant maritime landmark. The monument survives as a physical record of pre-modern lighthouse design and the practical concerns of coastal communities managing one of England's most prominent and treacherous headlands.
The old lighthouse, Flamborough is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014241. View the official record →
The Old Lighthouse, Flamborough is a navigational structure located on the Yorkshire coast near Bridlington. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014241.
The old lighthouse, Flamborough is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1014241.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Operation Diver Heavy Anti-aircraft gun sites on Flamborough Head (0.5 km), Flamborough Castle: a fortified manor house (2.4 km), Section of the Danes' Dyke between the B1255 and B1229 roads (3.6 km).
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