East Cote Lighthouse, Silloth
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East Cote Lighthouse, Silloth
Image: © G Laird Taken: 13 Mar 2018
East Cote Lighthouse once marked the entrance to Silloth Harbour. The need for a lighthouse keeper became unnecessary in 1930 when the light was made automatic. The southern coast of Scotland can be seen across the Solway in the background.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.879645
Longitude
-3.380899