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Future of Hurst Castle lighthouse secured
A historic lighthouse at Hurst Castle in Lymington, Hampshire, has been saved for the nation after English Heritage acquired the property from its previous owner, Trinity House.
First brought into use in 1911, the current Low Lighthouse is situated on the castle's ramparts. The 70ft (21m)-high structure replaced a previous lighthouse built in 1866 to protect shipping in the Solent. The Low Lighthouse was visible to ships 10 miles (16km) out to sea but was taken out of service in 1997 following the installation of a large light in Hurst Castle's higher tower.
Tracey Wahdan, visitor operations director for the South East at English Heritage, said: "The transfer of guardianship to English Heritage will ensure that the Low Lighthouse and its colourful history can be enjoyed by future generations of visitors to Hurst Castle. "We will be taking over the day to day maintenance of the structure which further adds to what is already an exciting day out at Hurst Castle, one of the most advanced of the artillery fortresses built by Henry VIII."
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