Flamborough Lighthouse will no longer have a 'sweeping beam' - as its historic light is to be replaced with LED bulbs
Plans submitted to East Riding Council state: “Whilst there will be little perceptible change to the light’s appearance from a distance, the new static light will change the character of illumination at closer range, as experienced by the general public. There will no longer be a sweeping beam .”
In the documents Trinity House said the lighthouse, which is controlled from its centre in Harwich, had to evolve if it was to remain fit for purpose. It adds: “Through adaptation to modern requirements and technology, the lighthouse has a bright future continuing to provide its historic function and that is the very best outcome for a lighthouse.”
The mercury bath and light platform are still in the tower “providing a tangible reference to the rotating lens system it once supported.” The lenses have also been kept as an artefact, together with drawings and photos in the Trinity House archives.Did you know with a Digital subscription to Yorkshire Post, you can get access to all of our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more.
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