Gorleston (Range Rear) Lighthouse
Gorleston (Range Rear) Lighthouse
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| Gorleston (Range Rear) Lighthouse |
| Location |
Gorleston on sea, Norfolk, England |
| Year first lit |
1878 |
| Construction |
Masonry |
| Tower shape |
round red brick tower, |
| Height |
11 meters |
| Characteristic |
Active aid to navigation. |
Gorleston (Range Rear) Lighthouse is located near mouth of River Yare in the town of Gorleston on sea in the English county of Norfolk.[1] The lighthouse was built in 1878. Gorleston lighthouse carries two lights. The rear light for the harbor entrance range (white light, 4 seconds on, 2 seconds off) is mounted on the tower with a focal plane of 23 feet; a fixed red light is also displayed from the gallery with a focal plane of 66 feet.
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References
- ^ Ordnance Survey (2005). OS Explorer Map OL40 - The Broads. ISBN 0-319-23769-9.
Lighthouses and navigational systems in Norfolk |
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