Gorleston (Range Rear) Lighthouse

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Gorleston (Range Rear) Lighthouse
Gorleston (Range Rear) Lighthouse
Location:	Gorleston on sea, Norfolk, England
Coordinates WGS-84 (GPS)	52°34.3′N, 01°44.3′E
Year first lit:	1878
Construction:	Masonry
Tower shape:	round red brick tower,
Height:	11 meters
Characteristic:	Active aid to navigation.

Gorleston (Range Rear) Lighthouse is located near mouth of River Yare in the town of Gorleston on sea in the English county of Norfolk^[1]. The lighthouse was built in 1878. Gorleston lighthouse carries two lights. The rear light for the harbor entrance range (white light, 4 seconds on, 2 seconds off) is mounted on the tower with a focal plane of 23 feet; a fixed red light is also displayed from the gallery with a focal plane of 66 feet.

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