So not just one, but two different lighthouses and two what I initially thought were lighthouses or beacons but on closer inspection may be lookout posts.
The harbour walls at Whitby, when seen from above resemble a whales' jawbones in reference to the towns long history as a whaling port. As well as their aesthetic appeal the walls play a crucial role in protecting the port itself from the ravages of the North Sea.
On each wall there is a stone built lighthouse the one on the north side of the harbour is taller that the one on the south side, and at the end of each pier/walkway there is a raised tower with a small cabin on top which offer views out to sea.
You can see from these images that the sky over the sea was threatening bad weather however for the duration of my visit (apart for one brief shower) the rain was kept at bay by a strong onshore breeze.
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