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1 Rue de Kerhellec, 56750 Damgan, France

Name and Location

The Unnamed Lighthouse at Rue de Kerhellec, Damgan (Morbihan), France stands on the southern coast of Brittany, marking a point of land near the mouth of the Vilaine estuary.

2. Construction and History

Little is known about the construction era and date of this lighthouse. The materials used are also unknown, but it is likely to be made of masonry or concrete based on regional practice. There is no documented history or notable events linked to this site.

3. Architecture and Materials

The architecture and materials of the lighthouse are not well-documented. Its shape and markings are also unknown. The height and focal height of the structure have not been recorded.

4. Light and Navigation

There is no published light pattern, and the range of the light is unknown. The current use of the lighthouse as a maritime aid to navigation has not been confirmed.

5. Accessibility and Visiting

The public access to the lighthouse is unknown, and it may be located on private land. Visitors can reach the structure by road via Rue de Kerhellec from the town center of Damgan, with limited parking nearby.

6. Notable Views and Landscape

The surrounding area features low-lying coastal terrain with nearby sandy beaches and salt marshes. The lighthouse is part of a mixed residential and natural seafront area.

7. Anecdotes and Folklore

There are no recorded local anecdotes or historical events linked to this site, making it an understudied piece of maritime heritage in the region.

8. Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse's management authority is unknown, but it may be under the jurisdiction of the French “Service des phares et balises.” The automation status is also unclear.

9. Further Information

For more information on this lighthouse, consult the OpenStreetMap entry (https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/176422140), Cadastre-dgi-fr data (2012), IGN Geoportal for aerial imagery and topographic context, or the “List of Lighthouses in France” (French Wikipedia) for general background.

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NameUnknown
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CountryOther
Coordinates47.5205495, -2.5859792