Wing's Neck Light
About Wing's Neck Light
Wing's Neck Light, at Wing's Neck Rd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 15, 1987. It was among the first 2 of Bourne’s 9 listings. The Register lists it for its engineering, transportation, architecture and maritime history, at the state level. It was listed as part of Lighthouses of Massachusetts TR. The listing covers 3.6 acres.
What it isLighthouse in Massachusetts, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 9 MB · National Archives↗1848 to today
- 1848Built
- 1987Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 39 years
Finding Wing's Neck Light
Wing's Neck Rd., Bourne
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Memories of Wing's Neck Light
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Wing's Neck Light
Is Wing's Neck Light on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jun 15, 1987 (Register number 87001503).
Is Wing's Neck Light a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Massachusetts has 189 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is ERNESTINA (schooner), 13.8 miles away.
Can you visit Wing's Neck Light?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Wing's Neck Light?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 9 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 63789161 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.