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Cape Neddick Lighthouse (Nubble) The Cape Neddick Lighthouse, commonly known as "Nubble"
by the locals, and by those familiar with the light, was built in
1879. The tower was constructed from a large cast iron
cylinder lined with brick, and it stands 41 feet high. The
light is a 4th order Frensel, shining for 6 seconds of red
following 6 seconds of darkness. Also on the small island,
which provides the "Nubble" name, stands the keeper's
house (1879), the oil house (1902) and a boathouse (1978).
It is still operated by the Coast Guard, while the grounds are
maintained by the town of york. |
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It was built of slightly tapered cast iron cylinders, lined with
brick. The keeper's walkway was installed a few years after
the lighthouse was constructed... he probably got tired of trudging
through the snow in the cold winter nights! The lighthouse tower is situated on the highest point on the small island, which along with its 41-foot height, brings the light to 88 feet above the water. |
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Nubble guards the entrance to York's harbor, and guides
inbound ships past the rocky point, leading them to the
Harbor. It is still used by the Coast Guard as an active
navigational point, but with GPS and other position-fixing tools,
its not as important as it once was. It truly is every bit as picturesque, though! |
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| The island, and the grounds around the sight, saw a heated battle against British regulars and local farmers, fighting for control of the island, and the light. The farmers eventually lost the island to the British, but after a short time, the locals returned and pulled over the stone tower. A wooden tower was put in place after the revolution, but it could not withstand the harsh Maine Winters. The existing Cast Iron tower was put up as a replacement. |
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Its how the lighthouse is dressed up for Christmas that has made the light famous... its awesome! Its sure worth braving the cold for.
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