Fastnet Lighthouse
Lighthouse in Cork, Ireland, dating from 1895–1905
Circular-plan tapering lighthouse, built 1899-1903, site work commenced 1897, and lantern added 1904. Ashlar granite walls, having pair of cast-iron balconies set below lantern. Square-headed openings. Set on rocky island, with remains of earlier cast-iron lighthouse, built 1853, to site. Flat roof building with helipad to roof to site. Approached by flight of cut stone steps. Stone quay and causeway, having rail tracks to site.
- Type:
- Lighthouse
- Period:
- 1895–1905
- Where:
- Cork, Ireland
- Coordinates:
- 51.41°N, 9.46°W
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