Stavseng Lighthouse

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Stavseng Lighthouse (Norwegian: Stavseng fyrstasjon) is a coastal lighthouse in Kragerø Municipality in Telemark county, Norway. It was established in 1874, automated in 1968, and was listed as a protected site in 1997. The lighthouse is located on the western shore of the island of Skåtøy, marking the fjord leading to the town of Kragerø.[1][2]

Stavseng Lighthouse
Stavseng fyrstasjon
View of the lighthouse
Map
Location of the lighthouse
LocationTelemark, Norway
Coordinates58°51′N 9°27′E / 58.85°N 9.45°E / 58.85; 9.45
Tower
Constructed1874
ConstructionWooden
Automated1968
Height16.8 metres (55 ft)
ShapeSquare prism
Markingswhite tower, red lantern roof
Heritagecultural property Edit this on Wikidata
Light
Focal height25.7 metres (84 ft)
Intensity5,000 cd
RangeRed: 5.7 nmi (10.6 km; 6.6 mi)

Green: 5.3 nmi (9.8 km; 6.1 mi)

White: 7.7 nmi (14.3 km; 8.9 mi)
CharacteristicOc(2) W 8s Edit this on Wikidata
Norway no.053200

The lighthouse sits on top of a 17-metre (56 ft) tall square wooden tower above a 1-1/2 story wooden lighthouse keeper's house. The lighthouse was painted white with a red roof. The light sits at an elevation of 26 metres (85 ft) above sea level. The tower emits a white, red, or green light, depending on direction, occulting twice every 8 seconds.[3]

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References

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  1. ^ Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Stavseng fyr". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 6 April 2012.
  2. ^ "Stavseng fyrstasjon" (in Norwegian). Norsk Fyrhistorisk Forening. Retrieved 6 April 2012.
  3. ^ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Norway: Telemark (Skien Area)". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 7 March 2016.
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