About 1816 the British Government erected a seamark tower (PRN 3775.10) on Douglas Head, which still stands but is now incorporated into a former hotel at SC387746 .  There was no light provided until 1832-33 when the Isle of Man Harbour Commissioners erected a tower 104ft above high watermark at SC390747. This was visible for fifteen miles, or from the top of Blackpool tower.  Responsibility for the light was transferred to the Commissioners of Northern Lights, on 1 August 1859. They rebuilt this lighthouse in 1892. As usual with their shore-based lights, there was adjoining keepers houses, now privately owned, while the light itself is now automatic.