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Lilleland Lighthouse

8W4G+CJ Onsala, Sweden

Name and Location

The Lilleland Lighthouse is located at 8W4G+CJ, Onsala, Sweden, in Halland County. Its coordinates are 57.3061139° N, 11.9265109° E.

Construction and History

The exact construction era of the Lilleland Lighthouse remains unknown. However, its architectural style is attributed to the traditional Swedish design of the time.

Architecture and Materials

The structure was built using local materials, showcasing the region's rich maritime history.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse features six distinct light sectors:

  • Sector 235-333 (iso green light with a range of 6 nautical miles and a period of 3 seconds), Sector 333-3 (iso white light with a range of 10 nautical miles and a period of 3 seconds), Sector 3-125 (iso red light with a range of 7 nautical miles and a period of 3 seconds), Sector 125-159.5 (iso green light with a range of 6 nautical miles and a period of 3 seconds), Sector 159.5-161 (iso white light with a range of 10 nautical miles and a period of 3 seconds), and Sector 161-235 (iso red light with a range of 7 nautical miles and a period of 3 seconds).

Accessibility and Visiting

The lighthouse is currently not open to the public for visits or tours. Visitors can reach it by following local signage from Onsala, Sweden.

Notable Views and Landscape

The lighthouse stands in a scenic coastal area with stunning views of the surrounding waters. The landscape is characterized by rolling hills, sandy beaches, and lush vegetation.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No significant local folklore or unique anecdotes are available at this time.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse operates manually, with no automation or radar installations. It continues to serve as an essential aid for mariners navigating the region's waters.

Further Information

Consult US NGA Pub. 116 (2011-07-07) - "National Geodetic Survey Publication" for more information on chart references and navigation details.

Details

NameLilleland Lighthouse
CityOnsala
CountrySweden
Coordinates57.3061139, 11.9265109
Historic significanceNotable seamark in Halland County
Architectural styleTraditional Swedish design
Focal height62
Tower height19
Heritage statustrue
Access descriptionFollowing local signage from Onsala, Sweden
Accessiblefalse
Landscape typeRolling hills, sandy beaches, and lush vegetation
View descriptionScenic coastal area with stunning views of the surrounding waters.
Guided toursfalse
Facilitiesnull, null, null
Nearby attractionsBeaches, hiking trails, and scenic lookout points
AIS Radarfalse
Light characteristicIso green light with a range of 6 nautical miles (11 km) and a period of 3 seconds.
Light range{"235-333":6,"333-3":10,"3-125":7,"125-159.5":6,"159.5-161":10,"161-235":7}
Automatedfalse