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Berkeley Pill Range Rear Lighthouse

F Green🇬🇧Stroud, GBOperational

Location & Light Range

About Berkeley Pill Range Rear Lighthouse

The Berkeley Pill Range Rear light is a square, cast iron skeletal tower, standing 12 meters tall. It was built in 1937, replacing an earlier light established on a wood post in 1906. The tower is painted black with a white lantern and carries a slatted white daymark below its gallery. Its focal plane is 11 meters above sea level, and it exhibits a fixed green light. This structure is situated on Berkeley Pill, on the south side of the Severn estuary, approximately 175 meters south of the front range light.

Why it matters: This light functions as the rear marker for a range system, offering precise directional guidance to vessels navigating the Severn's channels near Berkeley Pill.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Green
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Green
Raw Code
F G
Focal Height
11m
Geographic Range
10.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1937
First Lit
1906

Significant events: The original light was on a wood post.

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Lydney(0.9 km)
Admiralty No.
A5556.1.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
black, lantern white; the tower also carries a slatted white daymark under the gallery
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 side of the Severn, on Berkeley Pill in Hamfields, near Berkeley, about 175 m (190 yd) south of the front light
Latitude
51.6982°
Longitude
-2.4904°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Berkeley Pill Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Berkeley Pill Range Rear 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 Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Berkeley Pill Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Lydney at 1.5 NM to the NW. Other ports served include Sharpness (1.6 NM NNE), Chepstow (7.4 NM WSW), Westbury on Severn (7.6 NM NNE), Quedgeley (10.5 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Berkeley Pill Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Berkeley Pill Range Rear 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 Rear Lighthouse?+
Berkeley Pill Range Rear 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 Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Berkeley Pill Range Rear 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.