Killingholme North Low Lighthouse

Killingholme North Low Lighthouse stands on the Humber bank near the oil storage terminal in South Killingholme. It was built in the 19th century to guide ships on the Humber to the north alongside Killingholme High. The lighthouse has been inactive since 1920 but remains a landmark on the estuary’s edge. The lighthouse is worth the journey for its role in Humber navigation and its place among three 19th-century lighthouses on the bank. Its Swedish-derived name, Killingholme, means ‘goat kid islet’ and reflects the area’s history. The nearby village grew from a small settlement to a larger community during the 20th century’s industrial expansion. Visitors find the lighthouse near the Humber’s foreshore, surrounded by industrial sites and agricultural land. The surrounding parish includes the Humber Oil Refinery and the Port of Immingham’s bulk terminal. The low-lying landscape rises gently from the estuary, offering views of the water and distant industrial structures.