In 1847, the Admiralty recommended that a beacon should mark the western entrance to Castletownbere. Constructed in 1850, it was capped in 1863 and lit two years later. Ardnakinna stands 62 meters above high water and has a range of 17 nautical miles, flashing 2 white and 1 red every 10 seconds. © John Eagle Photography
In 1847, the Admiralty recommended that a beacon should mark the western entrance to Castletownbere. Constructed in 1850, it was capped in 1863 and lit two years later. Ardnakinna stands 62 meters above high water and has a range of 17 nautical miles, flashing 2 white and 1 red every 10 seconds.
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