Gorleston (Range Rear) Lighthouse

Gorleston (Range Rear) Lighthouse

Gorleston (Range Rear) Lighthouse
Location	Gorleston on sea, Norfolk, England
Coordinates	52°34′19.48″N 1°43′56.16″E / 52.5720778°N 1.7322667°E / 52.5720778; 1.7322667Coordinates: 52°34′19.48″N 1°43′56.16″E / 52.5720778°N 1.7322667°E / 52.5720778; 1.7322667
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

1. ^ Ordnance Survey (2005). OS Explorer Map OL40 - The Broads. ISBN 0-319-23769-9.