Bishop Rock, Isles of Scilly - Unided kingdom
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member superstein
N 49° 52.383 W 006° 26.620
29U E 683676 N 5527649
Bishop Lighthouse is often referred to as "King of the lighthouses" and it is indeed a very impressive structure. With a height of 49 metres (161 ft) the lighthouse is the equal tallest in England, together with Eddystone Lighthouse.
Waymark Code: WM137P4
Location: South West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 10/05/2020
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Jake39
Views: 3

Bishop Lighthouse is often referred to as "King of the lighthouses" and it is indeed a very impressive structure. With a height of 49 metres (161 ft) the lighthouse is the equal tallest in England, together with Eddystone Lighthouse. The Helicopter Landing Pads is in use for maintenance of the lighthouse.
Location of Helipad: Other

Description of location: Bishop Rock Lighthouse

Does the Site Have a Windsock?: No

Primary Puprose of the Landing Pad: Other

What facilities are available to passengers?: no

What identifies the location as a helipad?: H

Did you provide a personal photo of the helipad, windsock, helicopter or other identifiable feature?: yes

Where were the coordinates taken relative to the landing pad?: 100 meters further in a boat.

Separate from an airport: yes

Landing Pad Surface: Metal

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