Monument record MLI23567 - Lighthouse at Guy's Head, East of The Nene

Summary

Lighthouse at Guy's Head, on the eastern bank of The Nene.

Type and Period (1)

  • (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 easterly 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. This structure has an upper circular window and a central octagonal chimney. 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. For the full description and the legal address of this listed building please refer to the appropriate List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. {1}{2}{3}{4}

Sources/Archives (4)

  •  Bibliographic Reference: Nikolaus Pevsner and John Harris, with Nicholas Antram. 1989. Buildings of England: Lincolnshire (Second Edition). p.732.
  •  Photograph: EXLEY COLLECTION. PARISH FILE. SUTTON BRIDGE. NEG NO B9/8.
  •  Bibliographic Reference: Neil R. Wright. 1980. SUTTON BRIDGE AND LONG SUTTON: AN INDUSTRIAL HISTORY. p.6.
  •  Index: Department of the Environment. 1987. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 3/81.

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred TF 49311 25713 (15m by 25m) Surveyed
Civil Parish SUTTON BRIDGE, SOUTH HOLLAND, LINCOLNSHIRE

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Record last edited

Mar 21 2021 8:35PM

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