Gorleston (Range Rear) Lighthouse Explained

Coordinates:52.5721°N 1.7323°W
Yeardeactivated:2007
Construction:brick tower
Shape:tapered cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
Marking:unpainted tower, red lantern roof
Height:21m (69feet)

Gorleston (Range Rear) Lighthouse is located near mouth of River Yare in the Gorleston-on-Sea area of Great Yarmouth in the English county of Norfolk.[1] [2] The lighthouse was built in 1878. Gorleston-on-Sea lighthouse carries two lights. The rear light for the harbour entrance range (white light, 4 seconds on, 2 seconds off) is mounted on the tower with a focal plane of 6.7m (22feet); a fixed red light is also displayed from the gallery with a focal plane of 20.1m (65.9feet).

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  1. 2016-04-27.
  2. Ordnance Survey (2005). OS Explorer Map OL40 - The Broads. .