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Impressive landmark on the northern approach to Hunstanton.

Now self catering accommodation, the lighthouse at Old Hunstanton sits atop the highest point of Hunstanton Cliffs and was used to guide ships into The Wash. Built in 1840 to replace a previous structure from the 17th century. Before the lighthouses, it is thought that a light was displayed in St Edmund's Chapel, the ruins of which are next door.

The Old Hunstanton Lighthouse is a truly iconic building on the cliffs between Hunstanton and Old Hunstanton. The current lighthouse was built in 1840, however, there has been a lighthouse on the site since 1665. The lighthouse isn't open to the public but makes for a rather memorable holiday let accommodation. More details: norfolkcoastholidaycottages.co.uk/the-lighthouse-old-hunstanton

Worth a look

The chapel, now in ruins, was erected in 1272 in memory of St Edmund who landed at Hunstanton in 855 to be crowned King of East Anglia. He led an army against Viking invaders but was defeated, captured and martyred. He became the first patron saint of England.

Originally built as a Marconi Wireless Station back in 1906, the Coastguard Lookout played an important part in both World Wars, intercepting German radio transmissions and tracing the German fleet. The Second World War saw the building continue as a signal station and was visited by his Majesty King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in 1943, together with Princesses Elizabeth (Queen Elizabeth II) and Margaret, who spent time with the Coastguard and all four signed their royal insignias in the coastguard’s log book. This is an event remembered by a proudly-displayed commemmorative plaque on the side of the building.

Chapel The chapel was built in 1272 in memorial to a martyred king of East Anglicans and one time patron saint of England. St Edmund and Hunstanton Edmund was born into the Wuffing (old english wolf) family he spent his youth in Saxony. It is said that he returned just below the Hunstanton cliffs in 855AD. Shortly afterwards he became king at the age of 14. After a battle with Vikings at Thetford he refused to give up his Christian religion, live under Dane Law and thus was martyred. Legend has it his supporters sought the location of his head to reunite with the body. They heard a voice calling and discovered a wolf with the kings head unharmed.

A segment with lots of character - the beautiful sea contrasting with the concrete promenade and the trailer park dwellings on the other side. Probably not everyone's cup of tea, but I love it.