
What is recorded here
West Head Light is shown as a lighthouse on the public map of Dover. The saved point is the map point or the centre of its mapped shape.
West Head Light is a historic lighthouse located at the westernmost point of Dover, Kent, and has guided maritime traffic in the English Channel since the early 19th century. It is associated with the development of Dover as a key port and is important for its role in coastal navigation and maritime safety.
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- Operator
- Dover Harbour Board
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Photo: David Dixon · CC BY-SA 2.0