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Burghead Harbour, South Pier, Pierhead Light
Beacon (Period Unassigned), Pier (Period Unassigned)
Site Name Burghead Harbour, South Pier, Pierhead Light
Classification Beacon (Period Unassigned), Pier (Period Unassigned)
Alternative Name(s) Burghead 2
Canmore ID 277974
Site Number NJ16NW 58.02
NGR NJ 10770 68998
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/277974
- Council Moray
- Parish Duffus
- Former Region Grampian
- Former District Moray
- Former County Morayshire
NJ16NW 58.02 10770 68998
Navigation Light (Fixed Red) [NAT]
OS 1:2500 map, 1965.
(Burghead 2: location cited as NJ 107 690). At head of S breakwater: c. 1881-7. Small square-section wooden tower with felt-covered piended roof.
J R Hume 1997.
