Gorleston (Range Rear) Lighthouse

The Gorleston (Range Rear) Lighthouse is situated near the mouth of River Yare in the Gorleston-on-Sea area of Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England.

Location and Accessibility

Built in 1887, this lighthouse has played a crucial role in maritime navigation for over a century.
The structure was designed to serve as part of the harbour entrance range, providing a reliable aid to navigation for vessels entering the harbour.

History

Built in 1887, this lighthouse has played a crucial role in maritime navigation for over a century. The structure was designed to serve as part of the harbour entrance range, providing a reliable aid to navigation for vessels entering the harbour.

Architecture and Construction Materials

The lighthouse features a distinctive architectural style, with a tower height of approximately 7 metres (23 ft). The focal plane is 6.7 metres (22 ft) above sea level, while the gallery displays a fixed red light with a focal plane of 20.1 metres (66 ft). The structure's construction materials are not specified in available data.

Light Characteristics

The rear light for the harbour entrance range emits a white light, visible for a range of 10 nautical miles, and is displayed on a 4-second-on, 2-second-off cycle.
A fixed red light is also displayed from the gallery, providing an additional aid to navigation.

Current Status

The lighthouse remains an active aid to navigation, although its operation may be automated in some capacity. Further information regarding the current status of the lighthouse is not available.