Sandvigodden Lighthouse ( no, Sandvigodden fyrstasjon, Sandvikodden fyrstasjon) is a
coastal lighthouse in the municipality of
Arendal
Arendal () is a List of municipalities of Norway, municipality in Agder counties of Norway, county in southeastern Norway. Arendal belongs to the Districts of Norway, region of Southern Norway, Sørlandet. The administrative centre of the munici ...
in
Agder county,
Norway. The light is located on the southeast shore of the island of
Hisøya
Hisøya or Hisøy (historically: ''Hisøen'') is an island in Agder county, Norway. The island has been part of the municipality of Arendal since 1992. The main village areas on the island are Kolbjørnsvik, His, Slåbervig, and Sandviga. The ...
on the edge of the village of Sandviga. The light marks the west side of the entrance to the
Galtesundet strait
A strait is an oceanic landform connecting two seas or two other large areas of water. The surface water generally flows at the same elevation on both sides and through the strait in either direction. Most commonly, it is a narrow ocean channe ...
, which leads north to the
town of Arendal.
The lighthouse was originally built in 1844. In 1934, a new lighthouse was constructed right in front of the older tower. The new tower is tall and is painted white with a red top. The light sits on top at an elevation of above sea level. The light emits a white, red, or green light (depending on direction),
occulting three times every 10 seconds. The light can be seen for up to .
History
The original lighthouse was built in 1844 out of
masonry. The tall tower was painted white with a red top. The tower was attached to a two and a half story lighthouse keeper's house. Local ship owners gave money to construct this lighthouse. It was closed in 1934 when a new automated lighthouse was built immediately next to the old tower. The old keepers house and tower were sold and are now a private residence.
Media gallery
The lighthouse in Sandvigen, Arendal.jpg , View of the old and new lighthouses
Sandvikodden fyrlykt.jpg, The newer (1934) lighthouse
Sandvikodden fyrstasjon.jpg, Looking south towards Sandvigodden
Sandvikodden, Hisøy - S-1602U1 051.jpg, The old lighthouse (c. 1900)
Sandvikodden, Hisøy - S-1602U1 052.jpg, Another view of the old lighthouse (c. 1900)
See also
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Lighthouses in Norway
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List of lighthouses in Norway
References
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Buildings and structures in Arendal
Lighthouses in Agder