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Anvil Point Lighthouse
(Isle of Purbeck in Dorset)
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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 Portland Bill 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 Swanage 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 Lulworth Cove.
Book This Cottage
Bookings are handled by Rural Retreats Tel: +44 (0) 1386 701 177 www.ruralretreats.co.uk
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