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Laxey Harbour Lighthouses Claimed

Isle of Man

Laxey Pier Lighthouse

There are two lighthouses at Laxey marking the entrance to the harbour.

Located on the Isle of Man’s east coast, Laxey was originally a small fishing village, but this expanded with Laxey mine’s establishment. The mine thrived until its closure in 1973.

The Laxey Mining Company built a harbour, and a lighthouse was established around 1851 on the old south pier. A new lighthouse was built at the end of Laxey Pier in 1941, painted white with a red band.

Laxey Harbour Lighthouses
Laxey Pier Lighthouse

A large breakwater was later built on the northern side of the harbour. The Breakwater Lighthouse was built in 1946 and was painted white with a green band.

Laxey Breakwater Lighthouse
Laxey Breakwater Lighthouse

Laxey Pier Lighthouse

  • Established: 1941
  • Height of tower: 4 metres
  • Elevation: 7 metres
  • Character: Oc R 3 s
  • Range: 5 miles

Laxey Breakwater Lighthouse

  • Established: 1946
  • Height of tower: 4 metres
  • Elevation: 7 metres
  • Character: Oc G 3 s
  • Range: 5 miles
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