Whitehill Lighthouse

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NameWhitehill Lighthouse
PositionLatitude 60° 34.80N,

Longitude 01°00.20W
(HU 546889)

LocationOn the east coast of Yell
DescriptionA white clad metal framework structure
Built byThe old tower was built by David A. & Charles Stevenson
First lit1904
CharacterFlashing White/Red every 3 seconds
Nominal RangeWhite 9 miles - Red 6 miles
Elevation72 foot
Automated-
Other informationOn July 23rd 2001, a new light was established
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