Skansudde Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Skansudde Lighthouse
Also known as: Skansudde (Västergarn)
The Skansudde light began operation in 1890, housed within a one-story wooden keeper's residence. Rather than a tower, the light was shone from a bay window integrated into the seaward side of the house. This design placed the light mechanism within the living quarters, allowing for direct attention from the keeper. The structure's original lantern room in the bay window has since been replaced by a modern equivalent. The station remained active for 46 years before being deactivated in 1936.
Why it matters: Skansudde is notable for its unconventional design, integrating the light directly into a keeper's house rather than a separate tower, offering insight into early economical coastal lighting methods.
Tower & Structure
- Material
- wood
Structure: A 1-story wood keeper's house with a bay window where the light was shone. The original lantern room in the bay window has been replaced by a similar modern structure.
Location
- City
- Gotland Municipality
- Country
- 🇸🇪Sweden
- Region
- Gotland County
- Sea Region
- Skansudde, Sweden, located adjacent to a present lighthouse
- Latitude
- 57.4410°
- Longitude
- 18.1178°
Nearby Vessels
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1890
Significant events: Inactive since 1936
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Klintehamn(3.8 km)
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