Beachy Head Lighthouse

Beachy Head Lighthouse
LocationEastbourne
East Sussex
England
OS gridTV5827495078
Coordinates50°44′1.5″N 0°14′29.4″E / 50.733750°N 0.241500°E / 50.733750; 0.241500
Tower
Constructed1902
Foundationconcrete base
Constructiongranite tower
Automated1983
Height33 m (108 ft)
Shapetapered cylindrical with balcony and lantern
Markingswhite tower with a broad horizontal red band, red lantern
OperatorTrinity House
HeritageGrade II listed building 
Fog signalblast every 30s. (Discontinued 2011)
Light
Focal height31 m (102 ft)
Lens
  • First Order 920 mm Asymmetrical Catadioptric rotating optic (original)
  • Single-tier LED lantern (current)
Range16 nmi (30 km; 18 mi)
CharacteristicFl (2) W 20s.

Beachy Head Lighthouse is a lighthouse located in the English Channel below the cliffs of Beachy Head in East Sussex. It is 33 m (108 ft) in height and became operational in October 1902. It was the last wave-washed masonry lighthouse built by Trinity House.