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Lindesnes fyr

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Lindesnes fyr (Lindesnes)
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Lindesnes Fyr

The Lindesnes fyr is Norway's most southern lighthouse, located on the mainland. The structure was built in 1964.

History

  • The tower height of the Lindesnes fyr is 66.1 meters (217 ft). The focal height is 66.1 meters (217 ft), which enables the light to be seen from a distance of 18.8 kilometers (11.7 mi).
  • The lighthouse was designed by an unknown architect, and its construction used unspecified materials.

Light Characteristics

The Lindesnes fyr emits a white light with a period of 20 seconds. The light is reportedly conspicuous, indicating that it can be seen from a distance.

Current Status

The Lindesnes fyr is currently active, but no information is available on whether it has been automated or not.

Location and Accessibility

The lighthouse is located at Fyrstien in the municipality of Lindesnes. The exact address is not specified.

Lindesnes Municipality

  • Lindesnes is a municipality in Agder county, Norway, with a population of 23,479.
  • The municipality's area is 934 square kilometers (361 sq mi), and its population density is 26.6 inhabitants per square kilometer (69/sq mi).

Heritage Status

No information is available on the Lindesnes fyr's heritage status.

Notable Historical Events

No notable historical events are reported for the Lindesnes fyr.

Details

NameLindesnes fyr
CityLindesnes
CountryNorway
Coordinates57.9825, 7.0466733
Current useactive navigation