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Unnamed Lighthouse at Pleubian

WW57+9F Pleubian, France

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The Unnamed Lighthouse at Pleubian stands on the rocky shoreline north of the village of Pleubian in the Côtes-d'Armor department of Brittany, France.

Construction and History

The lighthouse was built without recorded construction date or architect. Its exact material is also unknown. The lack of archival records makes it difficult to pinpoint its historical significance.

Architecture and Materials

The small beacon-type lighthouse has an unpainted stone structure with a height not documented in official sources. The ground elevation at the base is approximately 7.96 meters above mean sea level, according to OpenStreetMap's "ele" tag. The tower height value in OSM is "0," indicating that this information is unavailable.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse serves as a minor coastal navigation mark for local fishing vessels and recreational sailors entering the Baie de Saint-Efflam. However, its light characteristic is unknown, and it may not be an active lantern but rather a daymark or range beacon. The structure is likely automated or unstaffed.

Accessibility and Visiting

The lighthouse stands directly on the shore with no public pier or landing facilities available. A short footpath from the D36 road (leading north out of Pleubian) provides the easiest approach to the site, which is free and open to visitors. However, there are no facilities on site, and the nearest amenities can be found in Pleubian village, about 2 kilometers to the south.

Notable Views and Landscape

The lighthouse offers a unique perspective of the Baie de Saint-Efflam and its surrounding landscape. Visitors can also enjoy the views from Pointe de Bilfot (a rocky coastal viewpoint) and the GR 34 ("Sentier des Douaniers") coastal hiking trail.

Anecdotes and Folklore

There are no local legends or notable events specifically tied to this structure, making it an understudied aspect of Brittany's maritime heritage.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse is managed by the French "Service des phares et balises" (Lighthouse and Beacons Service), which likely oversees its maintenance and operations. It appears on French SHOM charts of the Brittany coast, serving as a minor coastal navigation mark.

Further Information

For more information, please visit OpenStreetMap's entry at https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/265950087 or Google Maps location at https://goo.gl/maps/5g1i5Ue1Znb9pKpj6._

Details

NameUnnamed Lighthouse at Pleubian
CityPleubian
CountryFrance
Coordinates48.9084496, -3.0862786
Architectural stylemasonry tower or beacon
Construction material"unpainted stone"
Focal height7.96
Heritage statusfalse
Access descriptionA short footpath from the D36 road (leading north out of Pleubian) provides the easiest approach.
Accessibletrue
Landscape typerocky shoreline
Guided toursfalse
Nearby attractions["Pointe de Bilfot (rocky coastal viewpoint)","GR 34 (“Sentier des Douaniers”) coastal hiking trail","Beaches of Plougrescant and Île de Bréhat (boat tours available from Paimpol)"]
AIS Radarfalse
Automatedtrue