Name and Location

The Castle Hill Lighthouse is located at 800-870 Ocean Ave, Newport, RI 02840, USA.

Construction and History

The Castle Hill Lighthouse was constructed in 1890 and has been guiding mariners since its construction. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) on May 11, 1976 (#76000048). The lighthouse is recognized by the United States Coast Guard as an important maritime landmark.

Architecture and Materials

The Castle Hill Lighthouse is a 66-foot-tall cylindrical structure with a red brick exterior and a distinctive white lantern room. Its architectural style is characterized by its simple, yet elegant design, which has remained largely unchanged since its construction in the late 19th century.

Light and Navigation

The Castle Hill Lighthouse features an Isophase (Iso) light characteristic, with a red color, and a period of 6 seconds. The light has a range of 9 nautical miles (17 km) and is visible every 3 seconds (sequence: 3+3).

Accessibility and Visiting

Although the Castle Hill Lighthouse is no longer an active aid to navigation, it remains a popular tourist destination and a symbol of Newport's rich maritime heritage. Visitors can explore the lighthouse and its surrounding grounds, which offer stunning views of the ocean and the surrounding coastline.

Notable Views and Landscape

The Castle Hill Lighthouse offers breathtaking views of the surrounding coastline.

Technical and Operational Details

Height: 66 feet (20 m), Focal height: [unavailable], Light range: 9 nautical miles (17 km), Light characteristic: Iso red light with a period of 6 seconds, Coordinates: 41.4621479° N, 71.3629064° W.

Further Information

• For further reading and additional information on the Castle Hill Lighthouse, please visit the following sources:
• National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) [https://www.nps.gov/subjects/nationalregister/index.htm]
• U.S. Coast Guard [https://catalog.archives.gov/id/41375052]