Cape Neddick "Nubble" Light

York Beach, Maine

Built in 1879, Cape Neddick is the southernmost of Maine's many lighthouses. It is also called Nubble Light, refering to the barran rocky island (the Nubble) on which it sits, just off shore.

The 41 foot tower is constructed of cast iron plates lined with brick. Cape Neddick's fourth-order lens flashes red every six seconds, and is visible for 13 miles.

Cape Neddick is an extremely windy point, and viciously cold 100 mph winds caused problems with the flow of oil to the lamp for many years, until electricity came to the Nubble in 1938.

Here are some quick facts about the Cape Neddick "Nubble" Light.

Year Built: 1879

Cost to Build: $15,000

Year Automated: 1987

Owned By: The Town of York

Keeper's House: The Keeper's House consists of six rooms and is constructed in the shape of a cross. Roof points of the Victorian structure are positioned to indicate the four signs of the compass--north, south, east and west.