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Old Scituate Light also known simply as Scituate Light is a historic lighthouse located on Cedar Point in Scituate, Massachusetts. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1987 as Scituate Light..

Location: Cedar Point, Scituate Harbor, Scituate, Massachusetts
Coordinates: 42°12′17.1″N 70°42′57″W
Constructed: 1811
Foundation: Natural/emplaced
Construction: Granite/brick
Tower height: 25 feet (7.6 m), 70 feet (21 m) above sea level
Tower shape: Octagonal
Markings: White with green lantern room roof
First lit: 1811
Deactivated: 1860–1994
Focal height: 15 m (49 ft)
Lens: Pan lamp 1811, Fresnel lens 1855
Characteristic: Flashing white 15s, private aid.

I was at this lighthouse on August 19 2021 & also on July 13 2022.

The grounds around the lighthouse are open all year. The tower is open only during occasional open houses

The lighthouse is owned by the Town of Scituate and managed by Scituate Historical Society. Grounds open, dwelling/tower closed.

Added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 15 1987

Access: Car