Pendeen Lighthouse

Pendeen Lighthouse
LocationPendeen, Cornwall, St Just in Penwith, United Kingdom
Coordinates50°09′54″N 5°40′18″W / 50.164967°N 5.671592°W / 50.164967; -5.671592
Tower
Constructed1900 
Constructionconcrete rubblestone tower
Automated1995 
Height17 m (56 ft) 
Shapecylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
Markingswhite 
OperatorTrinity House 
Light
First lit3 October 1900 
Focal height59 m (194 ft) 
Lens1st order dioptric, 2 groups of 4 panels, rotating lens (former); LED lantern (current)
Intensity18,700 candela 
Range16 nmi (30 km; 18 mi) 
CharacteristicFl(4) W 15s 
Listed Building – Grade II
Official namePendeen lighthouse and keepers' cottages with courtyard walls
Designated12 March 1997
Reference no.1268242
Listed Building – Grade II
Official nameEngine house at Pendeen lighthouse
Designated12 March 1997
Reference no.1268243
Listed Building – Grade II
Official nameBoundary and garden walls to Pendeen lighthouse
Designated12 March 1997
Reference no.1257670

Pendeen Lighthouse, also known as Pendeen Watch is an active aid to navigation located 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) to the north of Pendeen in west Cornwall, England. It is located within the Aire Point to Carrick Du SSSI, the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Penwith Heritage Coast. The South West Coast Path passes to the south.