Donaghadee Lighthouse


The lighthouse at Donaghadee dates from 1836. The tower is built of cut limestone, fluted, and in its early days was unpainted in natural grey colour. The tower, including the lantern and dome, is now painted white with a black plinth since some time 1869 and 1875. Conversion to an unwatched electric lighthouse was made in 1934 and this made it the first Irish lighthouse to be converted to electric


Size: 2592px × 3872px
Location: Donaghadee
Photo credit: © jeffrey silvers / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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Keywords: donaghadee, lighthouse