Chicken Rock (Manx: Carrick ny Kirkey), part of Rushen parish, is the southernmost island administered by the Isle of Man. It lies southwest of the Calf of Man, 4.5 kilometres (2.8 mi) off Spanish Head on the Manx mainland.[1] The most prominent feature of the rock is the 19th century Chicken Rock Lighthouse. The 44 metres (144 ft) lighthouse was first lit in 1875, and is owned and maintained by the Northern Lighthouse Board.[2]

Chicken Rock
Chicken Rock lighthouse with passing cargo vessel
Chicken Rock is located in Isle of Man
Chicken Rock
Chicken Rock
Geography
LocationIrish Sea
Coordinates54°02′16″N 4°50′19″W / 54.03785°N 4.83858°W / 54.03785; -4.83858
Area0.1 ha (0.25 acres)
Administration
Isle of Man

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References

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  1. ^ "Chicken Rock - Carrick ny Kirkey". britlink.org. Archived from the original on 7 May 2012.
  2. ^ "Chicken Rock Lighthouse". Retrieved 14 October 2014.
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