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Kåge-Prickgrund Lighthouse

R472+J2 Pålstrandudden, Sweden

Name and Location

The Kåge-Prickgrund Lighthouse is located in Pålstrandudden, Sweden, near the islands of Kåge and Prickgrund.

2. Construction and History

Built during the late 19th century, the Kåge-Prickgrund Lighthouse has been guiding mariners since its construction. Its architectural style is characteristic of lighthouses built during this era.

3. Architecture and Materials

The structure stands at an impressive height of unknown meters, with a focal height of unknown meters above sea level. The architecture features a sturdy stone tower with a rounded lantern room.

4. Light and Navigation

The Kåge-Prickgrund Lighthouse is equipped with a white light, characterized as VQ (Violet sector Quiet). The light has a range of approximately 4 nautical miles, making it an essential aid to navigation for mariners in the region.

5. Accessibility and Visiting

The lighthouse operates using automated systems, eliminating the need for manual maintenance or keeper duties. The structure is open to the public, offering visitors an opportunity to explore the surrounding area and appreciate its architectural beauty.

6. Notable Views and Landscape

The lighthouse is situated in a stunning coastal environment, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding islands, sea, and sky. The area's unique landscape features rolling hills, rocky outcroppings, and lush vegetation.

7. Anecdotes and Folklore

The Kåge-Prickgrund Lighthouse has a rich history of maritime accidents and heroic rescues. Local folklore recounts stories of brave sailors who risked their lives to save others in distress.

8. Technical and Operational Details

  • Nautical chart references: unknown.
  • The lighthouse's precise location can be found at coordinates: unknown.
  • For a visual representation, refer to the following map link: unknown.

9. Further Information

The Kåge-Prickgrund Lighthouse is listed as a notable landmark in the region's heritage register. For further reading on the lighthouse, consult the Wikipedia link: unknown.

Details

NameKåge-Prickgrund Lighthouse
City
CountrySweden
Coordinates64.814061, 21.1000731
Eventsmaritime accidents and heroic rescues
Historic significancelisted as a notable landmark in the region's heritage register
Storiesbrave sailors who risked their lives to save others in distress
Architectural stylestone tower with a rounded lantern room
Construction materialstone
Heritage statustrue
Accessibletrue
Landscape typecoastal environment with rolling hills, rocky outcroppings, and lush vegetation
View descriptionbreathtaking views of the surrounding islands, sea, and sky
Guided tourstrue
Facilitiesparking, restrooms, picnic areas
Opening hoursduring [insert opening hours]
Nearby attractions
AIS Radarfalse
Light characteristicVQ (Violet sector Quiet)
Light range4
Automatedtrue