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Connecticut Lighthouses Connecticut Lighthouses- List of publicly-accessible lighthouses, from the National Park Service Inventory of Historic Light Stations. Connecticut Light Stations Connecticut Light Stations- Descriptions, data and photos of light stations in the state. From the U.S. Coast Guard. Cyberlights: Connecticut Lights Cyberlights: Connecticut Lights- Contemporary color photos, lighthouse data and information. Connecticut Lighthouses Connecticut Lighthouses- Thumbnail color photos and brief descriptions of a dozen of the state's lighthouses. New England Lighthouses: Connecticut New England Lighthouses: Connecticut- Guide to Connecticut's coastal beacons, with history and photos. Point Arena Lighthouse Point Arena Lighthouse- Reservation information, pictures, gifts and memorabilia, visitor reviews, and hours for tours and visits for the Point Arena light and museum. Central California Lighthouses Central California Lighthouses- Photographs, historic details, and updated visitor information on lighthouses in Central California. USAToday: Overnight Stays in California Lighthouses USAToday: Overnight Stays in California Lighthouses- Article focused on providing information about the lighthouses in California that offer overnight accommodation for visitors. About.com California Lighthouses About.com California Lighthouses- A guide to publicly-accessible locations on the California coast. Point Cabrillo Light Station Point Cabrillo Light Station- Gives details on visiting hours, past maintenance and restoration, awards, and history for the Point Cabrillo lighthouse. Content also includes pictu… Point Sur State Historic Park Point Sur State Historic Park- Information about guided tours, history and photos. St. George Reef Lighthouse St. George Reef Lighthouse- Non-profit organization preserving the historic structure of the off-shore lighthouse. Old Point Loma Lighthouse Old Point Loma Lighthouse- Historical overview and color photo of decommissioned lighthouse in San Diego. Pigeon Point Light Station Pigeon Point Light Station- History, tour information and photos. California Lights California Lights- Photographic survey and information about several lights, including Alcatraz Island, Point Bonita, Battery Point and Pigeon Point. California Lighthouses California Lighthouses- Travel tips and interactive tour of lighthouses with photographs. Includes QuickTime panoramas and travelogue. Eldred Rock Lighthouse Eldred Rock Lighthouse- Pictures, history, updates, and location details of the oldest original Alaskan Lighthouse. Cape Saint Elias Lightkeepers Association Cape Saint Elias Lightkeepers Association- Provides directions, history, reservation details, and photos for the Cape St. Elias Lighthouse on Kayak Island, Alaska. Five Finger Lighthouse Five Finger Lighthouse- News, updates, volunteer information, photographs, history, and memorabilia for the lighthouse in Frederick Sounds, Alaska. Alaska Lighthouse Association Alaska Lighthouse Association- Image gallery, maps, and historical photos and data. Volunteer efforts made to restore Point Retreat at the north end of Admiralty Island near Junea… Cape Decision Lighthouse Society Cape Decision Lighthouse Society- Dedicated to the preservation of the Cape Decision Lighthouse and surrounding wilderness areas for public recreation and education. Non-profit Al… AnchorLight Lighthouse AnchorLight Lighthouse- Located on Smith lake in Crane Hill, this lighthouse offers a bed and breakfast service to it's visitors on a first come first serve or reservation basis. … Lighthouses of Alabama News Lighthouses of Alabama News- Blog with content on news associated with lighthouses in Alabama. Includes pictures, historical documents, and announcements of renovation projects. Alabama Lighthouse Association Alabama Lighthouse Association- Non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of lighthouses in the U.S. state of Alabama. Newsletter, photographs, historical information,… Sand Island Lighthouse Preservation Group, Inc. Sand Island Lighthouse Preservation Group, Inc.- News and information on lighthouse located off Dauphin Island in Alabama. Althorp Althorp- The slick official site of the Spencer family ancestral home and garden, where Diana, Princess of Wales was buried. Includes an illustrated history and description of thi… Basildon Park Basildon Park- The National Trust describes this Palladian house designed by John Carr for Sir Francis Sykes, who had made a fortune in India. Includes history, photographs and vi… National Trust: Berrington Hall National Trust: Berrington Hall- Georgian house designed by Henry Holland and set in parkland designed by "Capability" Brown. Includes history, photographs and visitor information. Paxton House Paxton House- Scottish Palladian mansion built in 1758 by John and James Adam. A few photographs, map and visitor information, educational options, events, exhibitions, details of… Tatton Park Tatton Park- This late Georgian mansion in Cheshire was designed by Samuel Wyatt for William Egerton. Includes history, photographs, events, and education. Buscot Park Buscot Park- Mansion built between 1779 and 1783 for Edward Loveden Loveden to designs by James Darley. The National Trust gives a history, details of the Faringdon art collection… Leighton Hall, Lancashire Leighton Hall, Lancashire- The stately home of the Gillow furniture making family, Leighton Hall was rebuilt in the Adam style in 1763. The official site gives an illustrated hist… Harewood House Harewood House- This stately home was designed by John Carr for Edwin Lascelles and built between 1759 and 1771. The official site provides a tour with history and visitor informa… Hatch Court Hatch Court- A Palladian mansion in Hatch Beauchamp, Somerset, built of Bath stone in 1750. Photographs, description, history and visitor information. Holkham Hall and Estate Holkham Hall and Estate- The official site of this grand Palladian mansion in Norfolk designed by William Kent for Thomas Coke, 1st Earl of Leicester. History, and images and desc… Duff House Duff House- This grand mansion in Scotland was commissioned in 1735 by William Duff, Lord Braco, from William Adam and is now a country house gallery. Provides a history with imag… Carew Castle and Tidal Mill Carew Castle and Tidal Mill- Norman castle which later became an Elizabethan residence. Includes an illustrated history, visitor information and activities events diary and social… Castles of Wales Castles of Wales- Location maps, photographs and information on over 400 castles and some abbeys and holy wells. Essays by experts on all aspects of the subject, glossary, bibliog… Raglan Castle, South Wales Raglan Castle, South Wales- Two old postcard views and brief history from Data Wales. Penhow Castle, South Wales Penhow Castle, South Wales- Photographs (external and internal) and visitor information supplied by Data Wales. Caldicot Castle, South Wales Caldicot Castle, South Wales- Photograph, very brief history and information on medieval banquets and weddings there from Data Wales. Usk Castle Usk Castle- The Friends of Usk provide a plan and illustrated history and propose urgent works and improvements to this Norman castle in Wales. Conwy Castle, North Wales Conwy Castle, North Wales- Archival photograph and brief history from Data Wales. Caerphilly Castle Caerphilly Castle- Photograph and brief history from Data Wales. Caernarfon Castle, North Wales Caernarfon Castle, North Wales- Photograph and quotation from D.M. Robinson and Roger S. Thomas, "Wales, Castles and Historic Places", supplied by Data Wales. Historic Drumlanrig Castle and The Queensberry Estate Scotland Historic Drumlanrig Castle and The Queensberry Estate Scotland- Drumlanrig, Historic Scottish castle & visitor attraction in Dumfries & Galloway, former Douglas stronghold & home … Inveraray Castle Inveraray Castle- Inveraray Castle, a magnificent Scottish castle and ancestral home of the Duke of Argyll provides a unique Scottish visitor experience. Castle of Mey Castle of Mey- The former holiday home of the late Queen Mother is the most northerly castle on the British mainland. Includes a brief history, images and visitor information. Castles of Perthshire Castles of Perthshire- Scottish Castles in Perthshire. Details for Blair, Doune, Castle Menzies, Huntingtower, Edinample, Drummond, Loch Earn and Methven. Scottish Castles, Stately Homes and Houses Scottish Castles, Stately Homes and Houses- Sensitive map and list with brief details and expandable thumbnail photographs by Risto Hurmalainen, with links to official sites.