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Inward Rocks Range Front Lighthouse

F White🇬🇧Forest of Dean, GBOperational

Location & Light Range

About Inward Rocks Range Front Lighthouse

The Inward Rocks Range Front light is a white fiberglass tower built in 1985, standing 6 meters tall. This cylindrical structure, featuring an orange daymark at its apex, replaced an earlier skeletal tower from 1907. The station's navigational history began in 1886. The light emits a continuous white beam, visible for 8.9 nautical miles. It is situated on a point approximately 4 kilometers northeast of the Severn Bridge.

Why it matters: This range front light is essential for guiding westbound vessels safely past the complex confluence of the Severn Estuary, particularly in the vicinity of the Severn Bridge. Its continuous white light, combined with its rear range partner, provides precise directional guidance, preventing groundings and collisions in a heavily trafficked area.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F White
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
White
Raw Code
F W
Focal Height
6m
Geographic Range
8.9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1985

Significant events: original light replaced by a skeletal tower in 1907, current tower built 1985

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Chepstow(1.9 km)
Admiralty No.
A5548.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white fiberglass tower with an orange daymark at the top
Material
fiberglass

Structure: round barbell-shaped white fiberglass tower with an orange daymark at the top

Location

City
Forest of Dean
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Region
England
Sea Region
on a prominent point about 4 km northeast of the older Severn Bridge
Latitude
51.6543°
Longitude
-2.6244°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Inward Rocks Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Inward Rocks Range Front displays the characteristic F White. 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Inward Rocks Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Inward Rocks Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Chepstow at 1.7 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Lydney (5.5 NM NE), Sharpness (6.9 NM NE), Avonmouth (9.5 NM SSW), Portbury (10.1 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Inward Rocks Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Inward Rocks 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 Inward Rocks Range Front Lighthouse?+
Inward Rocks 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 Inward Rocks Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Inward Rocks 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.