Filtvet Lighthouse
Filtvet Lighthouse (Norwegian: Filtvet fyr) is a coastal lighthouse in the municipality of Hurum in Viken, Norway. It was first established in 1840, and was replaced by a light in 1985. It was listed as a protected site in 1997.[1][2]
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| Location | Hurum, Asker, Norway |
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| Coordinates | 59°34′16″N 10°37′05″E |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1840  |
| Height | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Shape | lantern on keeper's house |
| Operator | Norwegian historical lighthouse association |
| Heritage | heritage site in Norway |
| Light | |
| First lit | 1840 |
| Deactivated | 1985 |
| Current light | |
.JPG.webp) | |
| Constructed | 1985 |
| Construction | concrete |
| Height | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Shape | cylinder |
| Markings | white (tower), red (stripe), red (roof) |
| Focal height | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Range | 12 nmi (22 km; 14 mi) |
| Characteristic | Oc(2) WRG 8s |
References
- Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Norway: Oslo Area (Akershus and Oslo)". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
- Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Filtvet fyr". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 13 January 2012.
External links
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- Norsk Fyrhistorisk Forening (in Norwegian)
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