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Fishing House Range Front Lighthouse

🇬🇧Stroud, GBOperational

Location & Light Range

About Fishing House Range Front Lighthouse

The Fishing House Range Front light is a cylindrical, 6-meter tall tower constructed from white fiberglass. Built in 1985, it features an X-shaped daymark. This structure stands 5 meters above sea level and has a geographic range of 8.4 nautical miles. It is located near Stroud, approximately 1.7 kilometers from the port of Lydney. The tower's simple, functional design prioritizes efficiency for its role as a modern navigational aid.

Why it matters: This front range light, when aligned with its rear counterpart, provides precise directional guidance essential for navigating a specific channel in Great Britain.

Light & Optic

Focal Height
5m
Geographic Range
8.4NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1985

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Lydney(1.7 km)
Admiralty No.
A5552.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
fiberglass

Structure: round conical white fiberglass tower carrying an X-shaped daymark

Location

City
Stroud
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Region
England
Sea Region
Fishing House Range Front (4) in Great Britain, marking a navigational range.
Latitude
51.6830°
Longitude
-2.5164°

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Fishing House Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Fishing House Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Lydney at 2 NM to the N. Other ports served include Sharpness (2.8 NM NNE), Chepstow (6.1 NM WSW), Westbury on Severn (8.8 NM NNE), Westerleigh (11.6 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Fishing House Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Fishing House 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 Fishing House Range Front Lighthouse?+
Fishing House 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 Fishing House Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Fishing House 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.