Gorleston (Range Rear) Lighthouse is located near mouth of River Yare in the Gorleston-on-Sea area of Great Yarmouth in the English county of Norfolk.[1][2] The lighthouse was built in 1878. Gorleston-on-Sea lighthouse carries two lights. The rear light for the harbour entrance range (white light, 4 seconds on, 2 seconds off) is mounted on the tower with a focal plane of 6.7 metres (22 ft); a fixed red light is also displayed from the gallery with a focal plane of 20.1 metres (66 ft).

Gorleston Lighthouse

Gorleston-on-Sea (Range Rear) Lighthouse
Location	Gorleston-on-Sea Norfolk England
OS grid	TG5300203686
Coordinates	52.572142°N 1.732305°E / 52.572142; 1.732305
Tower
Constructed	1878
Construction	brick tower
Height	21 metres (69 ft)
Shape	tapered cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
Markings	unpainted tower, red lantern roof
Operator	Great Yarmouth Port Authority (–2007)
Heritage	Grade II listed building
Light
Deactivated	2007
Focal height	20 m (66 ft)

Gallery

See also

• List of lighthouses in England

References

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