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Kycklingen

Stora Gålöslingan

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Kycklingen (Haninge kommun)
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Kycklingen Lighthouse

The Kycklingen lighthouse was built in 1915 and has been an important aid to navigation on the Swedish coast ever since.

  • Architecture:
  • The tower of the Kycklingen lighthouse stands at a height of 10 meters (33 feet) above sea level, while its focal height is 30 meters (98 feet).
  • The light source is reportedly an Iso-type lantern room with a characteristic green-white-red pattern.
  • The light has a range of 7 nautical miles in the first sector, 10 nautical miles in the second sector, and 8 nautical miles in the third sector.

Construction Materials:

  • The Kycklingen lighthouse was constructed using traditional materials for the time, including stone and brick.

Current Status

The Kycklingen lighthouse is currently an active aid to navigation, although it has been automated.

The light source is reportedly still maintained by a dedicated team.

Location:

  • The Kycklingen lighthouse is located at Stora Gålöslingan in Haninge kommun, Sweden.
  • It can be accessed via the nearby coastal road.

Heritage Status

The Kycklingen lighthouse is believed to date from 1915 and has been designated as a protected cultural heritage site by the Swedish government.

Notable Historical Events

Unfortunately, no notable historical events are reported for the Kycklingen lighthouse.

Details

NameKycklingen
CityHaninge kommun
CountrySweden
Coordinates59.106613, 18.372879
Current useactive aid to navigation