Black Nore Point A5482 - Bristol Channel, UK

 Black Nore Point A5482 - Bristol Channel, UK


Latitude 51 Deg 29.1 Min N
Longitude 2 Deg 48 Min W

Established 1894

Height of tower 11 meters

Elevation 11 meters

Character Fl (2) W 10s

Range 15 M

This is a minor light on the coast of the Upper Bristol Channel near the town of Portishead. It was built as an aid to navigation of shipping in and out of the River Avon. The light was converted to electric and automated in 1941 and further modernised in 2000. It is now controlled form Harwich.

Early in 2011 the light was discontinued. The Blacknore Lighthouse Trust was formed and the ownership of the lighthouse was transferred to this trust in January 2012. The trust is a community group of enthusiasts who want to make sure the lighthouse is preserved for the future!

Sadly the lens was removed from the tower. But there is a hope that it may be returned!
August 2012 - the great news is that the lens/optic is back at the lighthouse! Thank you to the Blacknore Lighthouse Trust and Trinity House for making this possible!

On the 16th of August 2014 the light was active for celebration purposes only and the following variation was published:

MARINERS ARE ADVISED that the disused lighthouse at Black Nore Point (Latitude 51° 29.09’N, Longitude 002°48.04’W – (WGS84 datum)) will be lit temporarily for demonstration purposes on Saturday 16th August 2014 between the hours of 1000 and 2100 BST.

During these times the light will flash twice every ten seconds (Fl(2)W 10s).

Jerry Stanford
Haven Master
Marine Department
Avonmouth Docks

11th August 2014