Tayport High Light
Tayside Cottage, 5 W Lights, Tayport DD6 9AW, UK
Name and Location
The Tayport High Light is an important maritime landmark located in Tayport, Fife, Scotland, UK. It sits approximately [distance from nearest town/city] kilometers south of Dundee on the coast of Fife, with geographic coordinates [latitude], [-2.8990571 longitude].
Construction and History
The Tayport High Light was constructed [year of construction]. With a height of [height] meters above sea level, it has guided mariners through the North Sea for over [number] years.
Architecture and Materials
Unfortunately, no information is available on the architecture and materials used in the construction of the Tayport High Light.
Light and Navigation
The lighthouse emits a green light every 2 seconds, visible for 14 nautical miles in the sector from 267.5 to 268 degrees. In addition to the primary light, there are four secondary lights that emit red lights every 2 seconds, with ranges of 14 nautical miles and sectors varying between 269 and 271 degrees.
Accessibility and Visiting
Currently, no information is available on the accessibility or visiting details of the Tayport High Light.
Notable Views and Landscape
Unfortunately, no notable views or landscape features are documented for the Tayport High Light.
Anecdotes and Folklore
There are no recorded anecdotes or folklore stories about the Tayport High Light.
Technical and Operational Details
While some details about the lighthouse's current status are unavailable, it is believed that the Tayport High Light remains an active aid to navigation, providing vital guidance to mariners in the region. Efforts have been made to preserve its historical significance and architectural integrity.
Further Information
For further information, please refer to [Reference number for further information] or access the Wikipedia article: Q5856524 (Tayport High Light).
Details
Name | Tayport High Light |
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City | Tayport |
Country | Uk |
Coordinates | 56.4528134, -2.8990571 |
Year of construction | 1820 |
Events | shipwrecks, rescues |
Stories | legendary stories about the lighthouse |
Focal height | 14.7 |
Tower height | 20.5 |
Renovations | preservation efforts |
Access description | coastal location |
Landscape type | coastal |
View description | North Sea waters, treacherous coast |
Facilities | toilets, gift shop |
Nearby attractions | Dundee |
AIS Radar | false |
Light characteristic | Fl(2)G.15s |
Light range | 14 |
Automated | true |