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
Name | Lilleland Lighthouse |
---|---|
City | Onsala |
Country | Sweden |
Coordinates | 57.3061139, 11.9265109 |
Historic significance | Notable seamark in Halland County |
Architectural style | Traditional Swedish design |
Focal height | 62 |
Tower height | 19 |
Heritage status | true |
Access description | Following local signage from Onsala, Sweden |
Accessible | false |
Landscape type | Rolling hills, sandy beaches, and lush vegetation |
View description | Scenic coastal area with stunning views of the surrounding waters. |
Guided tours | false |
Facilities | null, null, null |
Nearby attractions | Beaches, hiking trails, and scenic lookout points |
AIS Radar | false |
Light characteristic | Iso 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} |
Automated | false |