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Hoy, Tor Ness Lighthouse
Lighthouse (20th Century)
Site Name Hoy, Tor Ness Lighthouse
Classification Lighthouse (20th Century)
Alternative Name(s) Torness; Kilns Of Hawick; Berry Head
Canmore ID 74479
Site Number ND28NE 14
NGR ND 2514 8858
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/74479
- Council Orkney Islands
- Parish Walls And Flotta
- Former Region Orkney Islands Area
- Former District Orkney
- Former County Orkney
Construction (1937)
Light established in 1937, built as an automatic light.
K Allardyce 1998
