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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

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Administrative Areas

  • Council Orkney Islands
  • Parish Walls And Flotta
  • Former Region Orkney Islands Area
  • Former District Orkney
  • Former County Orkney

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Construction (1937)

Light established in 1937, built as an automatic light.

K Allardyce 1998

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