Knocks Reef

Places of Interest

Farne Islands

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The Farne Islands are a wildlife reserve off the coast of Northumberland in northeast England, with no permanent residents. They're owned by the National Trust and visited by boat trips from Seahouses.

Farne Lighthouse

Lighthouse

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Farne Lighthouse is a lighthouse on the southern tip of Inner Farne. Built in the early 19th century, it still functions as a lighthouse and is managed by Trinity House. In 1910 it was one of the first Trinity House lighthouses to be automated.

Brownsman

Island

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Brownsman is an island.

Places in the Area

Seahouses

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Seahouses is a small town on the Northumberland coast, with a population of 1700 in 2021. Fishing vessels work from its harbour, which is also the start point for trips to the Farne Islands.

Bamburgh

Village

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Bamburgh is a village and civil parish on the coast of Northumberland, England. It had a population of 454 in 2001, decreasing to 414 at the 2011 census. Bamburgh is situated 3 miles west of Knocks Reef.

Burton

Locality

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Burton is a hamlet in the civil parish of Bamburgh, in the county of Northumberland, England. It is situated to the south of the village of Bamburgh, a short distance inland from the North Sea coast. Burton is situated 3½ miles southwest of Knocks Reef.

Knocks Reef

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