HAPPISBURGH LIGHTHOUSE

The tower is 85 foot tall, and is a Grade 2 listed building.  The lighthouse was constructed in 1790 as one of a pair of candle powered lights.  In 1801 candle power gave way to oil lamps and reflectors.  In 1863 the lantern stage was replaced with the present day diagonally framed glass structure.  In 1929 the light was powered by automated acetylene, which meant there was   no need for a keeper so the cottages were sold.  In 1987 Happisurgh was declared redundant.  The villagers organised a petition, they won and it is the only independently run operational lighthouse in Great Britain.