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Anvil Point Lighthouse

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History

Anvil Point Lighthouse, which is built of local stone, was completed in 1881 and opened by Neville Chamberlainʹs father, then Minister of Transport.

The light is positioned to give a waypoint for vessels on passage along the English Channel coast. To the west it gives a clear line from and to the east guides vessels away from the Christchurch Ledge and leads them into the Solent. The light was originally illuminated by a paraffin vapor burner (PVB). In 1960 the station was modernized and converted from oil to mains electricity. The old fog signal, a 5 minute cannon, was replaced in 1981 by new automatic equipment. The fog signal has now been discontinued.

Anvil Point Lighthouse was automated on 31st May, 1991 and is monitored and controlled from the Trinity House Operations & Planning Centre at Harwich.

Specifications

Established 1881

Height Of Tower 12 Metres

Height Of Light Above Mean High Water 45 Metres

Automated 1991

Electrified 1960

Optic 250MM 6 Panel Fourth Order Rotating Optic

Lamp 1 x single tier LED Lantern

Character White Flash Every 10 Seconds

Intensity 1080 Candela

Range Of Light 9 Nautical Miles

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Holiday Cottages

Anvil Point in Dorset comprises two self catering holiday cottages, Veronica and Rowena. The holiday cottages are situated within the grounds of Durleston Country Park and approximately 2 miles up the hill from town centre, which offers a variety of shops, restaurants, pubs and other facilities.

Days out include easy access to the Dorset coastline with its sandy beaches and other attractions such as Corfe Castle and .

Book This Cottage

Bookings are handled by Rural Retreats Tel: +44 (0) 1386 701 177 www.ruralretreats.co.uk

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