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ÅLEDAMMSVÄGEN 19, 471 44 Åstol, Sweden

Name and Location

The Åstol Lighthouse is located in Västra Götaland County, Sweden, situated on Åledammsvägen near Åstol.

Construction and History

The exact year of construction for the Åstol Lighthouse is unknown. It is likely that the lighthouse was built during the 19th or early 20th century when Sweden's maritime infrastructure was rapidly expanding.

Architecture and Materials

Unfortunately, there is no available information on the lighthouse's architectural style or design features.

Light and Navigation

The Åstol Lighthouse currently serves as a functional aid to navigation, providing vital information to mariners about the surrounding waters and coastal terrain. The light characteristics are: LFl (Long-Flash) with a period of 8 seconds, with colours Green, White, and Red.

Accessibility and Visiting

No information available on visiting or accessibility details for the Åstol Lighthouse.

Notable Views and Landscape

No notable views or landscape information available for the Åstol Lighthouse.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore available about the Åstol Lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

The exact range of the light is not specified, but it is likely that the lighthouse serves as a beacon for ships and boats navigating the nearby waters. The light emits different colored lights at specific times and intervals.

Further Information

The information presented here was gathered from the Swedish Maritime Administration's (Sjöfartsverket) data on lighthouses.

Details

NameUnknown
CityÅstol
CountrySweden
Coordinates57.9210025, 11.5856007
Light characteristicLFl (Long-Flash) with a period of 8 seconds