[20251115] The Needles Lighthouse, UK

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Overview of the Needles
The Needles is a famous landmark in the Solent, known for its three chalk stacks that rise approximately 30 meters high. The westernmost stack is home to the Needles Lighthouse. The landmark gets its name from a now-gone fourth needle-shaped rock called "Lot's Wife," which collapsed in a storm in 1764. The area is prone to storms, and the Needles often record the highest wind speeds during storm season.

The Needles Lighthouse was built in 1859 and was manned until it became automated in 1994. On the cliffs above the lighthouse are the old and new Needles Battery. The entire area is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), managed by the National Trust. The National Coastwatch Institution's Needles Station is also located high above the Needles.

Key Features
Three Chalk Stacks: The most iconic feature of the Needles.
The Needles Lighthouse: Located on the westernmost rock, built in 1859.
Needles Battery: Composed of old and new forts situated on the cliffs.
Protected Area: The site is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Storms: The area is known for its extremely high wind speeds, especially during storm season.


The Needles 是一處位於索倫特海峽的著名地標，以其三座高約30公尺的白堊岩石柱而聞名。最西端的岩石上設有The Needles燈塔。這個地標的名稱來自於一塊已於1764年風暴中倒塌的第四根針狀岩石，名為「羅得之妻」（Lot’s Wife）。該地區經常遭受風暴侵襲，The Needles 在風暴季節中經常記錄到最高的風速。

The Needles燈塔 於1859年建造，直到1994年實現自動化之前都由人工操作。在燈塔上方的懸崖上，坐落著新舊Needles Battery。該區域被指定為傑出自然美景區（Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty）和具特殊科學價值地點（Site of Special Scientific Interest, SSSI），由英國國民信託（National Trust）負責管理。此外，英國國家海岸觀察協會（National Coastwatch Institution）的Needles Station 也位於The Needles 上方。

主要地標與特色
三座白堊岩石柱: The Needles 最具代表性的景觀。
The Needles燈塔: 位於最西端的岩石上，於1859年建成。
Needles Battery: 位於懸崖上，由新舊兩座堡壘組成。
自然保護區: 該區域被指定為傑出自然美景區和具特殊科學價值地點，受到嚴格保護。
風暴: 該地區風速極高，是風暴季節的顯著特徵。