Kirkcaldy Area Lighthouses Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Kirkcaldy Area Lighthouses Lighthouse
This cylindrical cast iron lighthouse stands 8 meters tall at the end of Methil's pier, marking the entrance to the Firth of Forth. Built in 1900, it features a round, domed lantern and emits a green occulting light that flashes once every 6 seconds. The lighthouse's focal height is also 8 meters, providing a geographic range of 9.7 nautical miles. It guides vessels approaching the port of Methil, situated 0.1 kilometers away. The structure is painted white and remains operational, although it is currently considered endangered.
Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for local shipping, guiding vessels safely into and out of Methil's harbour. Its cast iron construction is representative of pier lights from the early 20th century.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Occulting
- Light Color
- Green
- Interval
- 6s
- Raw Code
- Oc G 6s
- Focal Height
- 8m
- Geographic Range
- 9.7NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1900
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Methil(0.1 km)
- Admiralty No.
- A3050
- NGA No.
- 2532
- ARLHS No.
- SCO-287
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 8m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- white
- Material
- cast iron
Structure: round cylindrical cast iron tower with a round, domed lantern
Location
- Country
- 🇬🇧United Kingdom
- Region
- Scotland
- Sea Region
- Firth of Forth, marking the end of the pier at Methil, Scotland
- Latitude
- 56.1793°
- Longitude
- -3.0080°
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