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Berkeley Pill Range Front Lighthouse

F Green🇬🇧Stroud, GBOperational

Location & Light Range

About Berkeley Pill Range Front Lighthouse

A square, 8-meter-tall cast iron skeletal tower, built in 1937, houses the Berkeley Pill Range Front light. This structure, painted black with a white lantern and a slatted white daymark, stands on the south bank of the River Severn near Berkeley. Its focal plane is 5 meters above sea level, emitting a single green flash. The light has a geographic range of 8.4 nautical miles, marking a downstream course for vessels. This station was initially established in 1906 with a light on a wooden post before the current tower was erected.

Why it matters: This range light specifically guides westbound shipping along the Severn, assisting vessels in maintaining their course through these waters.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Green
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Green
Raw Code
F G
Focal Height
5m
Geographic Range
8.4NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1937

Significant events: station established 1906, original light on wood post

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Lydney(0.8 km)
Admiralty No.
A5556.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
black with white lantern and slatted white daymark
Material
cast iron

Structure: square cast iron skeletal tower with lantern and gallery

Location

City
Stroud
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Region
England
Sea Region
on the south bank of the Severn in Hamfields, near Berkeley, marking a downstream (westbound) range. 'Pill' means an inlet or small harbor off a larger stream.
Latitude
51.6998°
Longitude
-2.4901°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Berkeley Pill Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Berkeley Pill Range Front displays the characteristic F Green. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Berkeley Pill Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Berkeley Pill Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Lydney at 1.4 NM to the NW. Other ports served include Sharpness (1.5 NM NNE), Chepstow (7.4 NM WSW), Westbury on Severn (7.5 NM NNE), Quedgeley (10.4 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Berkeley Pill Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Berkeley Pill Range Front Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
What shipping routes pass near Berkeley Pill Range Front Lighthouse?+
Berkeley Pill Range Front Lighthouse is located within the English Channel / North Sea corridor — one of the world's busiest maritime corridors connecting the Atlantic to Northern European ports. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Berkeley Pill Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Berkeley Pill Range Front Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.