Name and Location

The Laidunina Lighthouse is a small, disused navigational beacon situated in the village of Asva on the island of Saaremaa, Saare County, Estonia. The lighthouse's official address is Laidunina, Asva, 94418 Saare maakond, Estonia.

2. Construction and History

The Laidunina Lighthouse has a long history, although its construction date and operational period are not precisely recorded. It was first listed on Estonian maritime charts at an unknown date, but it is believed to have been active in the mid-20th century. The lighthouse was eventually decommissioned, with no specific date recorded.

3. Architecture and Materials

The structure type of the Laidunina Lighthouse is a former lighthouse tower. Although its materials are not documented, local small lighthouses of this type were often timber-framed or masonry. The height and focal height of the lighthouse are unknown. Its architectural style is likely plain cylindrical or square plan.

4. Light and Navigation

The light characteristic and range of the Laidunina Lighthouse are undocumented. It is presumed that the lighthouse was manually operated during its service life, with no modern automation equipment installed. The lighthouse does not have AIS/Radar capabilities.

5. Accessibility and Visiting

The Laidunina Lighthouse is situated on private or agricultural land and does not have formal visitor facilities or guided tours. Visitors can access the site on foot via field tracks after arriving at the Laidunina farmyard through local parish roads.

6. Notable Views and Landscape

The lighthouse lies amid low coastal fields and mixed woodland typical of southern Saaremaa. The surrounding area is also home to the Asva archaeology park, featuring ancient settlement and hillfort remains. Visitors can explore rural Saaremaa countryside with traditional farmsteads and pultsi stone fences.

9. Further Information

For more information on the Laidunina Lighthouse, please visit the Estonian-language Wikipedia page at https://et.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laidunina_tuletorn or access the lighthouse's registry metadata through Wikidata (https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q14955055) and OpenStreetMap feature (way/107732353).