Rossbehy Point (Castlemaine Beacon) Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Rossbehy Point (Castlemaine Beacon) Lighthouse
Also known as: Rossbeigh
Rossbehy Point Lighthouse, also known as Castlemaine Beacon, is a cylindrical stone tower standing 12 meters high. It is topped with a tall mast and is located on Rossbehy Point, marking the likely entrance to Castlemaine Harbour. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself remains closed. This structure overlooks the waters where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry, Ireland. It has served as a navigational aid in this area known for its scenic coastal landscapes.
Why it matters: This lighthouse is significant for local navigation, assisting vessels entering or leaving Castlemaine Harbour by helping them avoid the hazards of Rossbehy Point.
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 12m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Material
- stone
Structure: round stone tower topped by a tall mast
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
Location
- Country
- 🇮🇪Ireland
- Sea Region
- Rossbehy Point, Ireland, likely marking the entrance to Castlemaine Harbour.
- Latitude
- 52.0903°
- Longitude
- -9.9662°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Fenit(11.7 km)
اعثر على منارة Rossbehy Point (Castlemaine Beacon) على الخريطة البحرية المباشرة
خطّط رحلاتك قرب Ireland، وشاهد السفن المجاورة في الوقت الفعلي، واستكشف أكثر من 14,900 معلَم ملاحي في التطبيق.