Gorleston (Range Rear) Lighthouse
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Norfolk
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Gorleston on sea Norfolk England |
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Coordinates | 52°34′20″N 1°43′56″E / 52.572142°N 1.732305°ECoordinates: 52°34′20″N 1°43′56″E / 52.572142°N 1.732305°E |
Year first constructed | 1878 |
Deactivated | 2007 |
Construction | brick tower |
Tower shape | tapered cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern |
Markings / pattern | unpainted tower, red lantern roof |
Height | 21 metres (69 ft) |
Admiralty number | A2306 |
NGA number | 1636 |
ARLHS number | ENG-303 |
Heritage | Grade II listed building |
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Gorleston (Range Rear) Lighthouse is located near mouth of River Yare in the town of Gorleston on sea in the English county of Norfolk. The lighthouse was built in 1878. Gorleston 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 23 feet; a fixed red light is also displayed from the gallery with a focal plane of 66 feet.