St John's Point Lighthouse, County Down
St John's Point Lighthouse, County Down has a focal height of 37 metres, a tower height of 39 metres and a range of 25 nautical miles. It was built in 1844.
- Focal height
- 37 metres
- Tower height
- 39 metres
- Range
- 25 nautical miles
- Built
- 1844
- Coordinates
- 54.227, -5.66
St John's Point is a cape located at the southern tip of the Lecale peninsula in County Down, Northern Ireland. The cape is situated between Dundrum Bay and Killough Harbour, which forms its northern extremity, and is mostly surrounded by the Irish Sea. The area gets its name from a now ruined church dedicated to Saint John, which was recorded here since at least 1170.
The cape is home to St John's Point Lighthouse, a well-known beacon in the north-eastern Irish Sea. The lighthouse was built in 1844 and stands at 40 meters (130 feet) tall, making it the tallest lighthouse in Ireland. The lighthouse is situated near the southern tip of the cape and has played a crucial role in maritime navigation in the region.
The area has a rich history, with the church of St John being mentioned in historical records since the 12th century. Over the years, the cape has been known by various names, including Stethian, Styoun, Ecclesia de, Ballihione al Rinchione, and St Johns Point. Today, St John's Point remains a significant landmark in County Down, offering stunning views of the surrounding coastline and the Irish Sea.
Light and tower
It lies on the Irish Sea. It has a cylindrical tapering tower. The tower is built of granite. Its daymark is black and Yellow bands, black lantern. The light has a focal height of 37 metres. The light has a range of 25 nautical miles. It is managed by [[Commissioners of Irish Lights]].
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Details
- Marking
- Black and Yellow bands, black lantern
- Range Nm
- 25
- Year Built
- 1844/1893
- Description
- '''Saint John's Point''' or '''St. John's Point''' () is a cape at the southern tip of the Lecale peninsula of County Down, Northern Ireland, separating Dundrum Bay from Killough Harbour, which forms its northern extremity. The cape is mostly surrounded by the Irish Sea and derives its name from a now ruined church dedicated to Saint John, being recorded here since at least 1170. A well-known beacon in the north-eastern Irish Sea, St. John's Point Lighthouse, built in 1844, sits near its southern tip and, at 40 m (130 ft), is the tallest lighthouse in Ireland (the Fastnet Lighthouse, though taller, is offshore).
- Tower Shape
- Cylindrical tapering Tower
- Body Of Water
- Irish Sea
- Location Text
- Down
- Focal Height M
- 37
- Managing Agent
- [[Commissioners of Irish Lights]]
- Tower Height M
- 39
- Construction Material
- granite tower