Rampside Leading Light

'Rampside Leading Light, is a leading light (navigation beacon) located in the Rampside area of Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England.^[2] Built in 1875, it is the only surviving example of 13 such beacons built around Barrow during the late 19th century to aid vessels into the town's port.^[3] It stands 20 metres (66 ft) tall and is constructed from red and yellow bricks. Rampside leading light was designated a Grade II listed building by English Heritage in 1991.^[2]

Key Information

Rampside Leading light in 2012. Piel Island can be seen in the distance at left
Location	Rampside Cumbria England
OS grid	SD2413966237
Coordinates	54°05′11″N 3°09′40″W / 54.08644°N 3.16121°W / 54.08644; -3.16121
Tower
Constructed	1875
Construction	brick
Height	16 m (52 ft)
Shape	square obelisk with window near top for light
Markings	red and yellow brick in vertical stripes
Power source	mains electricity
Operator	Port of Barrow[1]
Heritage	Grade II listed building
Light
Focal height	14 m (46 ft)
Range	14 nmi (26 km; 16 mi)
Characteristic	Iso W 2s
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