Muckle Holm, Yell Sound

Summary

Muckle Holm is a small island in Shetland. It is in Yell Sound, near the Northmavine. It is 23 metres (75 ft) at its highest point.

Muckle Holm Lighthouse
Muckle Holm and the lighthouse on the top
Map
LocationMuckle Holm
Yell Sound
Shetland
Scotland
United Kingdom
Coordinates60°34′50″N 1°16′00″W / 60.580660°N 1.266765°W / 60.580660; -1.266765
Tower
Constructed1976
Foundationconcrete base
Constructionmetal skeletal tower
Automated1976
Height32 metres (105 ft)
Shapesquare tower covered by aluminium panels with light on the top
Markingswhite tower
Power sourcesolar power Edit this on Wikidata
OperatorRoyal Society for the Protection of Birds[1]
Light
Focal height7 metres (23 ft)
Range10 nmi (19 km; 12 mi) Edit this on Wikidata
CharacteristicFl (4) W 10s.

There is a lighthouse, first lit in 1976.[2]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Scotland: Shetland". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 31 May 2016.
  2. ^ "Muckle Holm". Shetlopedia. Retrieved 7 August 2009.

This article incorporates text from the article Muckle_Holm on Shetlopedia, which was licensed under the GNU Free Documentation Licence until September 14, 2007.

External links edit

  • Northern Lighthouse Board
  • Close-up of Muckle Holm Lighthouse