The following text is from the original listed building designation:
The following building shall be added to the list:- LYDD DUNGENESS TR 01 NE 6/10001 The Old Lighthouse
II Disused lighthouse, now museum. Built between 1901-1904 it replaced the lighthouse erected by William Coke of Holkham in 1792. Tapering structure of 6 storeys, built of glazed brick with iron handrail at top and glass lookout. 143 feet in height and 38 feet in diameter. Plinth. Central part of white brick has been painted over. Cambered casement windows and cambered doorcase with fanlight, 3 steps and stone plaque above with Coat of Arms of Trinity House. [See PEVSNER ed. B. O. E. "West Kent and the Weald". p252]
Listing NGR: TR0885216899

English Heritage, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest (Map). SKE16160.