Islay, Mcarthur's Head Lighthouse
Lighthouse (19th Century)
Site Name Islay, Mcarthur's Head Lighthouse
Classification Lighthouse (19th Century)
Alternative Name(s) Macarthur's Head; Carraig An Ratha; Sound Of Islay
Canmore ID 143303
Site Number NR45NE 11
NGR NR 46178 59698
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/143303
- Council Argyll And Bute
- Parish Kildalton And Oa
- Former Region Strathclyde
- Former District Argyll And Bute
- Former County Argyll
NR45NE 11 46178 59698
Lighthouse [NAS]
OS (GIS) MasterMap, February 2010.
During October 1999, RCAHMS carried out an extensive photographic survey of McArthur's Head Lighthouse. The images taken included general views, details of the compound, the lighthouse itself, the steps, jetty and hand crane. This survey was undertaken in order to enhance and augment the existing holdings of the National Monuments Record Scotland.
Visited by RCAHMS (MKO), August 1999.
Photographic Survey (August 1999)
During October 1999, RCAHMS carried out an extensive photographic survey of McArthur's Head Lighthouse. The images taken included general views, details of the compound, the lighthouse itself, the steps, jetty and hand crane. This survey was undertaken in order to enhance and augment the existing holdings of the National Monuments Record Scotland.
Visited by RCAHMS (MKO), August 1999.
Note (28 January 2010)
This lighthouse guards the S end of the Sound of Islay (between Islay and Jura), being situated on the W side.
Information from RCAHMS (RJCM), 28 January 2010.