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Name: Högby Light   Map it!

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Nearest Town or City:
Högby, , Sweden

Location: Northeast coast of island of Öland.


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Photo: Earl Minnis

Managing Organization:
Swedish National Maritime Administration

Tower Height: 75

Height of Focal Plane: 71

Characteristic and Range: Two white flashes every 12 seconds, visible for 12 nautical miles.

Description of Tower: White square cast iron skeletal tower with central cylinder and enclosed upper portion; lantern dome is green.

This light is operational

Other Buildings?
Two story stone keeper's house.

Date Established: 1898

Date Present Tower Built: 1898

Date Automated: 1967

Current Use: Active aid to navigation.

Open To Public? No.

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