Souter Lighthouse, South Tyneside

Name: Souter Lighthouse
Address: Coast Rd., South Tyneside, SR6 7NH, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 191 529 3161

#4 among attractions in South Tyneside

Top attraction, Specialty museum, Vernacular architecture, Museum, More...

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Souter Lighthouse is a lighthouse located in the village of Marsden in South Shields, England. Souter was the first lighthouse in the world to be actually designed and built specifically to use alternating electric current, the most advanced lighthouse technology of its day. First lit in the 1870s, Souter was described at the time as 'without doubt one of the most powerful lights in the world'. ()

Coordinates: 54°58'13"N, 1°21'52"W

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Coast Rd.South Tyneside SR6 7NH United Kingdom

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+44 191 529 3161

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Souter Lighthouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lord Collingwood Monument, Arbeia, Ocean Beach Pleasure Park, South Shields Town Hall.

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Rock
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