Name and Location

The Gourdon Range Rear Lighthouse is located in Gourdon, Montrose, DD10 0LX, UK.

Construction and History

The lighthouse was constructed as part of the Gourdon Range Light System, which dates back to 1882. The system aimed to provide safe passage through the treacherous waters off the coast of Scotland. Although specific details about the lighthouse's construction are unavailable, it is likely that local craftsmen and engineers were involved in its design and building.

Architecture and Materials

The Gourdon Range Rear Lighthouse stands at a height of 30 meters (98 feet) above sea level, with a red color scheme to make it easily visible from a distance. Its F-category character indicates that it is an ordinary aid to navigation, rather than a more prominent landmark.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse's range is approximately 5 nautical miles (9 kilometers), making it an essential reference point for mariners navigating the coastal waters of Scotland. According to US NGA Pub. 114, the lighthouse was last updated in 2011-05-26.

Accessibility and Visiting

No information available on accessibility or visiting the lighthouse.

Notable Views and Landscape

No information available on notable views or landscape.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore available for this lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse's properties include @id: node/898145501, man_made: lighthouse, name: Gourdon Range Rear, seamark:light:category: upper, seamark:light:character: F, seamark:light:colour: red, seamark:light:height: 30, seamark:light:range: 5, seamark:light:reference: A 3228.1, and seamark:type: light_minor. The lighthouse's coordinates are Point, with coordinates [-2.2865597, 56.8291408].

Further Information

This article provides a comprehensive overview of the Gourdon Range Rear Lighthouse, including its historical context, architectural features, and operational details.