A tall red brick hexagonal tower lighthouse and buildings attached with a traditional light situated at the entrance of the Shropshire Canal at Whitby Locks adjoining the Manchester Ship Canal at Ellesmere Port.

 Built in 1829 the tower is 36 feet high and the light was visible for 19 miles. 

The light was made redundant in 1891.  

(A light is visible as seen while passing Junction 8 on M53.)

Since taking these pictures, the Buildings have been taken over by the Fire Brigade Union, hence the "Private Property" sign up on the gates.

March 27th 2006

A WW2 MTB moored in front of the "Holiday Inn" next to the Lighthouse.

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