Lighthouse buried in sand dunes

Lighthouse buried in sand dunes
Lonstrup, Denmark (DK)
Rubjerg Knude Lighthouse in Jutland Denmark started life on December 27, 1900 (construction started in 1899). The lighthouse is 60 metres above sea level. Until 1908 it operated on gas.

It ceased to operate on August 1, 1968.

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Shifting sands and coastal erosion led to the buildings being abandoned in 2002. Prior to their abandonment, the buildings had been used as a museum and coffee shop. The small buildings are now partially buried in sand.
Rubjerg Knude Lighthouse in Jutland Denmark started life on December 27, 1900 (construction started in 1899). The lighthouse is 60 metres above sea level. Until 1908 it operated on gas.

It ceased to operate on August 1, 1968.

Shifting sands and coastal erosion led to the buildings being abandoned in 2002. Prior to their abandonment, the buildings had been used as a museum and coffee shop. The small buildings are now partially buried in sand.
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@ 2011-04-10 04:24:27
Since 2006 Allbuildings exept the lighthouse are covered by the sand
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@ 2019-10-22 17:16:24
Update: the lighthouse is to be moved 70 m away from the eroding coast to save it from collapsing
https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-europe-50145375/lighthouse-moved-70m-on-rails-to-save-it-from-falling-into-sea

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