Monument record MLI23566 - Lighthouse at Guy's Head, West of River Nene
Summary
Lighthouse at Guy's Head, on the western bank of The Nene.
Type and Period (1)
- LIGHTHOUSE (Post Medieval to Modern - 1826 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
One of a pair of disused lighthouses at the mouth of The Nene (this being the westerly one), built as part of a scheme of river improvements in 1826-30. The structures resemble tower mills due to their tapering sides and octagonal tops. {1}
The Nene Outfall Amendment Act of 1829 authorised the Commissioners to erect lighthouses or beacons without the sanction of Trinity House. These lighthouses were more landmarks rather than lighthouses in the usual sense. {2}
A photograph of the former lighthouse was taken in July 2007, during site visits conducted for the Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey. {3}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI1062 Bibliographic Reference: Nikolaus Pevsner and John Harris, with Nicholas Antram. 1989. Buildings of England: Lincolnshire (Second Edition). p.732.
- <2> SLI4826 Bibliographic Reference: Neil R. Wright. 1980. SUTTON BRIDGE AND LONG SUTTON: AN INDUSTRIAL HISTORY. p.6.
- <3> SLI15420 Report: Humber Field Archaeology. 2007. Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey, Yorkshire and Lincolnshire: Gibraltar Point to Norfolk. SB5.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 49121 25753 (16m by 21m) Surveyed |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SUTTON BRIDGE, SOUTH HOLLAND, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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