Rampside Leading Light, also known as "The Needle", is a leading light (navigation beacon) located in the Rampside area of Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England.[2] Built in 1875, it is the only surviving example of 13 such beacons built around Barrow during the late 19th century to aid vessels into the town's port.[3] It stands 20 metres (66 ft) tall and is constructed from red and yellow bricks. Rampside Lighthouse was designated a Grade II listed building by English Heritage in 1991.[2]

Rampside Leading light
Walney Channel Middle Range Rear

Rampside Leading light in 2012. Piel Island can be seen in the distance at left
Location	Rampside Cumbria England
OS grid	SD2413966237
Coordinates	54.08644°N 3.16121°W / 54.08644; -3.16121
Tower
Constructed	1875
Construction	brick
Height	16 m (52 ft)
Shape	square obelisk with window near top for light
Markings	red and yellow brick in vertical stripes
Power source	mains electricity
Operator	Port of Barrow[1]
Heritage	Grade II listed building
Light
Focal height	14 m (46 ft)
Range	14 nmi (26 km; 16 mi)
Characteristic	Iso W 2s

See also

• Listed buildings in Barrow-in-Furness
• List of lighthouses in England

References

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