Stangholmen Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Stangholmen Lighthouse
Built in 1855, Stangholmen Lighthouse is a white, cylindrical tower standing 8 meters tall. The structure is attached to the front of a 1-1/2 story keeper's house, featuring a lantern and gallery. This lighthouse is located on a small islet near Risør, within Norway's Agder region, approximately 0.9 kilometers from the nearest port. It was established to aid navigation through the country's complex coastal waters, serving fishing vessels and traders.
Why it matters: This lighthouse was essential for guiding coastal traffic through Norway's intricate waterways, particularly for local fishing fleets and merchant vessels navigating the numerous islands and inlets. Its design, with the tower integrated into the keeper's house, represents a common architectural style for smaller Norwegian lights.
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 8m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- white
Structure: square cylindrical tower with lantern and gallery, attached to the front of a 1-1/2 story keeper's house
Location
- City
- Risør
- Country
- 🇳🇴Norway
- Region
- Agder
- Latitude
- 58.7095°
- Longitude
- 9.2431°
Nearby Vessels
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1855
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Risor(0.9 km)
- ARLHS No.
- NOR-223
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