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Name: North Shields Fish Quay Lights (high and low)  

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Nearest Town or City:
North Shields, , United Kingdom

Location: Northeast England, entrance to River Tyne.


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Photo: Tony Denton

Managing Organization:
Port of Tyne Authority

Website: http://www.portoftyne.com

Notes:
Earlier high and low lights constructed in 1727 are still standing, although unused.

Description of Tower: Square white towers.

This light is operational

Date Established: 1540

Date Present Tower Built: 1807

Current Use: Active aids to navigation.

Open To Public? Grounds only.


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