LIGHTHOUSE
A tower or structure, with a powerful light or lights at the top, usually erected at an important or dangerous point on or near the sea-coast for the warning and guidance of mariners, but can also be erected inland for the guidance of travellers.
Classifications
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Monument Thesaurus (rcahms)
Monument Thesaurus (rcahms)
> Maritime
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Related Terms
| Term | Note |
|---|---|
| BEACON STANCE | The structure upon which a beacon was mounted. |
| COASTGUARD STATION | A building or group of buildings situated close to the sea, used by coastguards to enable them to monitor the coastline. |
| LIGHTHOUSE CONSTRUCTION YARD | A facility where the components of lighthouses are built and assembled. |
| LIGHTHOUSE KEEPERS HOUSE | The residence of a lighthouse keeper. |
| LIGHTHOUSE SHORE STATION | Buildings and structures associated with a lighthouse, often including domestic accommodation. |
| ROCKET STAFF | Apparatus (associated with manned lighthouse) used or intended to fire a signal rocket to give warning to approaching vessels at close range. |
| WATCH TOWER | A building or structure from which observation is kept of the approach of danger. |
