TH Longstone Rock Lighthouse helipad
Longstone Light
ENG-070
Farne Islands, North Sunderland, Northumberland, Offshore UK
55.643889, -1.611181 · 10 feet
1826-
Location
Tracking
North Sunderland, Seahouses, Northumberland, North East, England, United Kingdom
Nearby Locations
| Km | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| RAF Boulmer | EGQM | 24.9 | 178° |
| Acklington | 38.3 | 182° | |
| Druridge Bay Airstrip | GB0923 | 38.4 | 176° |
| Eshott airfield | EG18 | 41.1 | 189° |
 Linton Hill |
47.0 | 257° | |
| Otterburn Training Camp | EGO60 | 55.4 | 220° |
The light was electrified in 1952 and automated in 1990. The station was converted to Solar Power in 2015. The helipad is c 30m NW of the tower.
The Longstone was famously home to William Darling (the keeper) and Grace (his daughter), who on 7 Sep 1838 risked everything to rescue survivors from the wreck of the paddle-steamer ss Forfarshire.
The Longstone was famously home to William Darling (the keeper) and Grace (his daughter), who on 7 Sep 1838 risked everything to rescue survivors from the wreck of the paddle-steamer ss Forfarshire.
Units
| Lighthouse Operations |