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North Foreland Lighthouse — Attraction in Thanet

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North Foreland Lighthouse
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North Foreland is a chalk headland on the Kent coast of southeast England, specifically in Broadstairs. With the rest of Broadstairs and part of Ramsgate it is the eastern side of Kent's largest peninsula, the Isle of Thanet. It presents a bold cliff to the sea, and commands views over the southern North Sea.
Nearby attractions
Joss Bay
Joss Gap Rd, Broadstairs CT10 3PG, United Kingdom
Stone Bay
55 Eastern Esplanade, Broadstairs CT10 1DU, United Kingdom
Nearby restaurants
The White Swan Reading Street
17 Reading St, Broadstairs CT10 3AZ, United Kingdom
Nearby hotels
Broadstairs Beach Holiday Apartments
Holland Cottage, Kingsgate Bay Rd, Broadstairs CT10 3QL, United Kingdom
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North Foreland Lighthouse
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North Foreland Lighthouse

36 N Foreland Rd, Broadstairs CT10 3NN, United Kingdom
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North Foreland is a chalk headland on the Kent coast of southeast England, specifically in Broadstairs. With the rest of Broadstairs and part of Ramsgate it is the eastern side of Kent's largest peninsula, the Isle of Thanet. It presents a bold cliff to the sea, and commands views over the southern North Sea.

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attractions: Joss Bay, Stone Bay, restaurants: The White Swan Reading Street
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trinityhouse.co.uk
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The White Swan Reading Street

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A light was first exhibited at North Foreland in 1499, but the first real lighthouse was built by Sir John Meldrum in 1636, consisting of a two-storey octagonal tower made of timber, lath and plaster with an iron coal-burning grate on top; this tower was destroyed by fire in 1683.

A temporary measure of a single candle in a lantern hoisted on a pole proved—perhaps not surprisingly—ineffective and the present lighthouse was built in 1691; originally the tower was 12 metres tall, constructed of brick, stone and flint. In 1698 the lighthouse is recorded as using 100 tons of coal a year.

North Foreland Lighthouse came into the hands of the Trustees of Greenwich Hospital in 1719; surplus light dues went towards the upkeep of the hospital for the benefit of seamen. They enclosed the fire in a glazed lantern in 1719 but this was removed in 1730 after complaints from shipping. In 1793 a further two storeys were added to the tower and the coal fire was replaced by...

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Es el año 1380, y Fernando Sánchez de Tovar se halla en Sevilla, al mando de una expedición de 20 galeras, preparadas para llevar a cabo el plan más ambicioso de su vida, el que inscribirá su nombre en la Historia: penetrar hacia Londres por el Támesis, en una ola de saqueos e incendios. Empezaron por la fortaleza de Winchelsea, que quedó reducida a cenizas, y luego las galeras entraron a golpe de remo por la punta de North Foreland hacia el canal del Rey. Era el mes de agosto. Una vez en el curso del Támesis llegaron sin problemas hasta Gravesend, sobre la ribera sur. Ya se encontraban cerca de Londres, pero Sánchez de Tovar ya había logrado su objetivo: sembrar el pánico en la isla.

La hazaña de Sánchez de Tovar en el Támesis no fue un hecho aislado: arrasó repetidas veces la costa sur de Inglaterra sin que la flota de la Gran Bretaña pudiese hacer nada por impedirlo. Inglaterra utilizaba frecuentemente el Canal de la Mancha como barrera para defenderse de ataques e invasiones, pero con Sánchez de Tovar no funcianaba: Castilla no sólo tenía flota, sino que en esa época era la mejor de toda Europa occidental. Formada por los mejores barcos que los astilleros sevillanos podían ofrecer, y comandada por expertos marinos como Díaz de Rojas, Cabeza de Vaca, Fernando de Pión o el genovés Ambrosio Bocanegra, la marina castellana era una auténtica pesadilla para...

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North Foreland Lighthouse is a charming and historic landmark offering breathtaking coastal views.

The lighthouse is well-preserved, and its remote location provides a peaceful atmosphere, perfect for a quiet escape.

While it's not open for public tours, staying in the adjacent cottages offers a unique experience, blending seaside tranquility with the charm of lighthouse living. Ideal for history enthusiasts and nature...

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Es el año 1380, y Fernando Sánchez de Tovar se halla en Sevilla, al mando de una expedición de 20 galeras, preparadas para llevar a cabo el plan más ambicioso de su vida, el que inscribirá su nombre en la Historia: penetrar hacia Londres por el Támesis, en una ola de saqueos e incendios. Empezaron por la fortaleza de Winchelsea, que quedó reducida a cenizas, y luego las galeras entraron a golpe de remo por la punta de North Foreland hacia el canal del Rey. Era el mes de agosto. Una vez en el curso del Támesis llegaron sin problemas hasta Gravesend, sobre la ribera sur. Ya se encontraban cerca de Londres, pero Sánchez de Tovar ya había logrado su objetivo: sembrar el pánico en la isla. La hazaña de Sánchez de Tovar en el Támesis no fue un hecho aislado: arrasó repetidas veces la costa sur de Inglaterra sin que la flota de la Gran Bretaña pudiese hacer nada por impedirlo. Inglaterra utilizaba frecuentemente el Canal de la Mancha como barrera para defenderse de ataques e invasiones, pero con Sánchez de Tovar no funcianaba: Castilla no sólo tenía flota, sino que en esa época era la mejor de toda Europa occidental. Formada por los mejores barcos que los astilleros sevillanos podían ofrecer, y comandada por expertos marinos como Díaz de Rojas, Cabeza de Vaca, Fernando de Pión o el genovés Ambrosio Bocanegra, la marina castellana era una auténtica pesadilla para los ingleses.
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Located near to the Joss Bay car park, the North Foreland lighthouse is run by Trinity House. As such it is not open to the public, unlike the South Foreland Lighthouse, run by the National Trust near Dover. The old lighthouse keeper cottages though are available to rent as holiday homes.
Nuno CarracaNuno Carraca
Beautiful surroundings with farmland historical villages nearby and outstanding beach under the withe cliff's, good size car park reasonably priced, fantastic cycling area also.
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Es el año 1380, y Fernando Sánchez de Tovar se halla en Sevilla, al mando de una expedición de 20 galeras, preparadas para llevar a cabo el plan más ambicioso de su vida, el que inscribirá su nombre en la Historia: penetrar hacia Londres por el Támesis, en una ola de saqueos e incendios. Empezaron por la fortaleza de Winchelsea, que quedó reducida a cenizas, y luego las galeras entraron a golpe de remo por la punta de North Foreland hacia el canal del Rey. Era el mes de agosto. Una vez en el curso del Támesis llegaron sin problemas hasta Gravesend, sobre la ribera sur. Ya se encontraban cerca de Londres, pero Sánchez de Tovar ya había logrado su objetivo: sembrar el pánico en la isla. La hazaña de Sánchez de Tovar en el Támesis no fue un hecho aislado: arrasó repetidas veces la costa sur de Inglaterra sin que la flota de la Gran Bretaña pudiese hacer nada por impedirlo. Inglaterra utilizaba frecuentemente el Canal de la Mancha como barrera para defenderse de ataques e invasiones, pero con Sánchez de Tovar no funcianaba: Castilla no sólo tenía flota, sino que en esa época era la mejor de toda Europa occidental. Formada por los mejores barcos que los astilleros sevillanos podían ofrecer, y comandada por expertos marinos como Díaz de Rojas, Cabeza de Vaca, Fernando de Pión o el genovés Ambrosio Bocanegra, la marina castellana era una auténtica pesadilla para los ingleses.
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Located near to the Joss Bay car park, the North Foreland lighthouse is run by Trinity House. As such it is not open to the public, unlike the South Foreland Lighthouse, run by the National Trust near Dover. The old lighthouse keeper cottages though are available to rent as holiday homes.
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Beautiful surroundings with farmland historical villages nearby and outstanding beach under the withe cliff's, good size car park reasonably priced, fantastic cycling area also.
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Nuno Carraca

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