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RoesoundLighthouse

8HX2+GH Roesound, Shetland, UK

Name and Location

The Roesound Lighthouse is located in Roesound, Shetland, UK (60.348873° N, -1.4485639° W).

Construction and History

The exact construction date of the Roesound Lighthouse is unknown, but it is believed to have been built during the late 19th or early 20th century.

Architecture and Materials

The architectural style of the Roesound Lighthouse is unclear due to the lack of available information. However, it is likely that the structure was constructed using local materials such as stone or concrete, given its coastal location in a region known for its rugged terrain.

Light and Navigation

Unfortunately, there is no available data on the lighthouse's height, focal height, light range, or characteristic (pattern).

Accessibility and Visiting

It is unclear whether visitors can access the structure due to its remote location and lack of publicly available information. Additionally, it is uncertain whether the lighthouse is automated or operated manually.

Notable Views and Landscape

The view from the Roesound Lighthouse would likely offer stunning vistas of the surrounding coastline and North Sea. The surrounding landscape features scenic views of the sea and surrounding hills.

Anecdotes and Folklore

There are no significant historical events or folklore associated with the Roesound Lighthouse, as more research would be required to uncover such information.

Technical and Operational Details

Unfortunately, there is no available data on the lighthouse's height, focal height, light range, or characteristic (pattern). Additionally, it is unclear whether the lighthouse is automated or operated manually.

Further Information

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Details

NameRoesoundLighthouse
CityShetlandIslands
CountryUk
Coordinates60.348873, -1.4485639
Year of constructionunknown(late19thorearly20thcentury)
Eventsnosignificanthistoricaleventsorfolkloreassociatedwiththelighthouse
Historic significancenoinformationavailable
Keeper storiesnoinformationavailable
Storiesnoinformationavailable
Architectural styleunclear
Construction materiallocalmaterials(stoneorconcrete)
Focal heightnoinformationavailable
Tower heightnoinformationavailable
Renovationsnoinformationavailable
Landscape typecoastalregionwithruggedterrain,windsweptcliffs,andpicturesquevillages
View descriptionstunningvistasofthesurroundingcoastlineandNorthSea
Facilitiesnoinformationavailable
Light characteristicnoinformationavailable
Light rangenoinformationavailable