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N-E Coast / Northumberland / Berwick-upon-Tweed / Queen Elisabeth Pier Lighthouse & Greenlight Pole
Lighthouse A2818 / Lightpole A2820

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N-E Coast / Northumberland / Berwick-upon-Tweed / Queen Elisabeth Pier Lighthouse & Greenlight Pole
The pierbuilding started under the reign of Queen Elisabeth I in 1576 (forerunner of the present pier), 960 yards long, at the cost of 61.536.-- pounds. 
Rebuilding of the damaged pier took place from 1810 until 1821 and in 1826 the lighthouse was placed.

The Lightpole is standing in the water to the left.
Keywords: Berwick-upon-Tweed;England;North sea;Northumberland;United Kingdom

The pierbuilding started under the reign of Queen Elisabeth I in 1576 (forerunner of the present pier), 960 yards long, at the cost of 61.536.-- pounds.
Rebuilding of the damaged pier took place from 1810 until 1821 and in 1826 the lighthouse was placed.

The Lightpole is standing in the water to the left.

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Album name:Hans de Graaf / England
Current status (active, not active, museum etc):Active
Construction details (year of built, shape etc):1826, round with red cupola and base.
Height of the tower, m:A 2818: 13; A 2820: 3 Focal plane elevation above sea level, m:A 2818: 15; A 2820: 4
Light Description (light sectors, colour of the light, number of flashes etc):A 2818: Flashing, 5s, 201-9 white, Fixed 9-155 green, 155-9 no light; A 2820: Quick, 1s, green
Range, nm:A 2818: white 6 nm, green 1nm; A 2820: 1nm
Coordinates (in any format):55 45.8863 N 1 59.0491 W
Displayed:227 times
Date added:Apr 23, 2013
DateTime Original:2011:08:02 13:05:36
IPTC Keywords:eyemouth dunbar nikon
Keywords:Berwick-upon-Tweed / England / North sea / Northumberland / United Kingdom
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