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Haugjegla fyr

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Haugjegla Fyr

Haugjegla Fyr is a historic lighthouse located on the island of Veiholmen in Norway.

History

  • The construction of the lighthouse is believed to date from 1910, although exact details are not available.

Architecture

The tower height of Haugjegla Fyr is approximately 26.5 meters (87 feet), while its focal height is around 30 meters (98 feet).

The lighthouse features a distinctive red and green striped pattern, with four distinct light sources that rotate in sequence to provide optimal visibility for mariners.

Light Characteristics

  • Pattern: Rotating sequence of four lights
  • Range: 9.1 nautical miles (16.7 km) to the north, 8.6 nautical miles (15.9 km) to the east, 11.6 nautical miles (21.5 km) to the south, and 9.1 nautical miles (16.7 km) to the west
  • Colour: Red, green, white, and red

Current Status

Haugjegla Fyr is currently an inactive lighthouse, although it remains a notable landmark in Norway.

Location and Accessibility

The lighthouse is located on Nordsetta, Veiholmen, Norway.

It is accessible by boat or via a nearby pier.

Heritage Status

Haugjegla Fyr has been designated as a notable landmark by the Norwegian authorities.

Notable Historical Events

Unfortunately, no specific historical events are recorded for Haugjegla Fyr.

Details

NameHaugjegla fyr
CityVeiholmen
CountryNorway
Coordinates63.53324, 7.9626503
Current useNotable landmark
Accessibletrue