Heggholmen Lighthouse (Norwegian: Heggholmen fyr) is a coastal lighthouse located in the Oslofjord, in the municipality of Oslo, Norway. It was established in 1827, and automated in 1972. The lighthouse was listed as a protected site in 1998.[2][3][4]

Heggholmen Lighthouse
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LocationOslo
Norway
Coordinates59°53′07″N 10°42′49″E / 59.885352°N 10.713724°E / 59.885352; 10.713724
Tower
Constructed1827
Constructionwooden building
Automated1972
Height15 metres (49 ft)
Shapesmall lantern placed at one corner the keeper's house
Markingswhite lighthouse, red lantern roof
OperatorOslo Havnevesen[1]
Heritageheritage site in Norway Edit this on Wikidata
Light
Focal height6 metres (20 ft)
Lens6th order Fresnel lens
Intensity775 cd
Range9 nautical miles (17 km; 10 mi)
CharacteristicIso G 1s.

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References

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  1. ^ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Norway: Oslo Area (Akershus and Oslo)". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 3 March 2016.
  2. ^ "Heggholmen fyrstasjon" (in Norwegian). Norsk Fyrhistorisk Forening. Retrieved 15 January 2012.
  3. ^ Arstal, Aksel; Just, Carl, eds. (1966) [1938]. "Heggholmen fyr". Oslo byleksikon (in Norwegian) (2 ed.). Oslo: Aschehoug.
  4. ^ Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Heggholmen fyr". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 15 January 2012.
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59°53′07″N 10°42′50″E / 59.88528°N 10.71389°E / 59.88528; 10.71389