Hilbre Island Lighthouse is located on Hilbre Island acting as a port landmark for the Hilbre swash in the River Dee estuary. It was established in 1927 by the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board Authority, now the Mersey Docks and Harbour Company, but has been operated by Trinity House since 1973. It was converted from acetylene gas to solar-power operation in 1995.[2]

Hilbre Island Lighthouse

Hilbre Island Light
Location	Hilbre Island Hoylake Wirral England
Coordinates	53°23′59.4″N 3°13′42.7″W
Tower
Constructed	1927
Foundation	concrete base
Construction	steel tower
Automated	yes
Height	3 m (10 ft)
Shape	square tower with solar panel and light
Markings	white tower
Power source	solar power
Operator	Trinity House[1]
Light
Focal height	14 m (46 ft)
Lens	LED lantern
Intensity	71 candela
Range	5 nmi (9.3 km; 5.8 mi)
Characteristic	Red flash every 3 seconds

The lighthouse, which is 3 metres (10 ft) tall, has a light that is 14 metres (46 ft) above mean high water and a range of 5 nautical miles (9.3 km; 5.8 mi).[3]

See also

• List of lighthouses in England

References

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