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St Catherine’s Lighthouse Claimed

Isle of Wight

St Catherines Lighthouse

St Catherine’s Lighthouse is located near Niton, on the Isle of Wight.

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During World War 2 three lighthouse keepers were killed during an air raid, whilst hiding in the engine house. A memorial can be found at nearby Niton Church graveyard, and a plaque is also displayed on the ground floor of the lighthouse tower.

St Catherine’s Lighthouse

  • Established: 1838
  • Height of Tower: 27 metres
  • Elevation: 41 metres
  • Automated: 1997
  • Character: Fl 5s
  • Range of light: 25 miles
  • Engineer: James Walker
St Catherines Lighthouse

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