Fanad Head Lighthouse

Fanad Lighthouse
County Donegal
Fanad Head Lighthouse
Location
Grid reference:	C23444773
Location:	55°16’34"N, 7°37’55"W
Characteristics
Height:	72 feet
Tower shape:	cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
Tower marking:	white tower and lantern, red rail
Light:	Fl (5) WR 20s.
Focal height:	128 feet
Range:	18 nautical miles
History
	Built 1886
Information
Owned by:	Commissioners of Irish Lights

The Fanad Head Lighthouse stands on the wild, rocky headland of the peninsula known as Fanad in County Donegal, guarding the mouth of Lough Swilly, which forms a natural harbour of refuge.

The current lighthouse was built in 1886, replacing an earlier light built in 1817 in response to the wrecking of the frigate Saldana, prompting Captain Hill to demand action.

Outside links

("Wikimedia Commons" has material about Fanad Head Lighthouse)

• Fanad Head Lighthouse: Commissioners of Irish Lights
• Fanad

Lighthouses of the Commissioners of Irish Lights

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