Stavseng Lighthouse

Stavseng Lighthouse (Norwegian: Stavseng fyrstasjon) is a coastal lighthouse in Kragerø Municipality in Telemark county, Norway. It was established in 1874, automated in 1968, and was listed as a protected site in 1997. The lighthouse is located on the western shore of the island of Skåtøy, marking the fjord leading to the town of Kragerø.^[1][2]

Stavseng Lighthouse
Stavseng fyrstasjon

View of the lighthouse
Location of the lighthouse
Location	Telemark, Norway
Coordinates	58°51′N 9°27′E
Tower
Constructed	1874
Construction	Wooden
Automated	1968
Height	16.8 metres (55 ft)
Shape	Square prism
Markings	white tower, red lantern roof
Heritage	cultural property
Light
Focal height	25.7 metres (84 ft)
Intensity	5,000 cd
Range	Red: 5.7 nmi (10.6 km; 6.6 mi) Green: 5.3 nmi (9.8 km; 6.1 mi) White: 7.7 nmi (14.3 km; 8.9 mi)
Characteristic	Oc(2) W 8s
Norway no.	053200

The lighthouse sits on top of a 17-metre (56 ft) tall square wooden tower above a 1-1/2 story wooden lighthouse keeper's house. The lighthouse was painted white with a red roof. The light sits at an elevation of 26 metres (85 ft) above sea level. The tower emits a white, red, or green light, depending on direction, occulting twice every 8 seconds.^[3]

See also

• Norway portal

• Lighthouses in Norway
• List of lighthouses in Norway