Wicklow Head
Wicklow Head
Wicklow Head is a headland near the southeast edge of the town of Wicklow in County Wicklow, approximately 3 km from the centre of the town.
Geographically, it is the easternmost point on the mainland of the Republic of Ireland.[1]
Lighthouses
The 'Rear Lighthouse' was one of two built in the 18th century at Wicklow Head. It is now a holiday residence of the Irish Landmark Trust.[2]
The 18th century 'Front Lighthouse' was rebuilt in the early 19th century.[2] It is no longer active.
The current/active Wicklow Head Lighthouse was built in the 19th century, and operated by the Commissioners of Irish Lights.[3]
See also
- Lambay Island
- Extreme points of Ireland - listing points furthest in each direction around Ireland
References
- ↑ Winn, Christopher (2015). I Never Knew That about the Irish. Random House. p. 145. ISBN 9780091960254.
- 1 2 http://www.buildingsofireland.ie/niah/search.jsp?type=record&county=WI®no=16403102
- ↑ http://www.irishlights.ie/tourism/our-lighthouses/wicklow-head.aspx
Coordinates: 52°57′55″N 5°59′58″W / 52.96528°N 5.99944°W
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