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The first lighthouse at Stangholmen was built in 1855. It was an 8-metre (26 ft) tall white, square tower that was attached to a 1-1/2 story keeper's house. The lighthouse was closed in 1959 when the long-time keeper retired. The present, automated light was constructed next to the old light
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once every 6 seconds. The red light can be seen for up to 2.1 nautical miles (3.9 km; 2.4 mi), the green light can be seen for up to 1.9 nautical miles (3.5 km; 2.2 mi), and the white light can be seen for up to 3.3 nautical miles (6.1 km; 3.8 mi). Each light can only
310:. The lighthouse was first built in 1855 and in 1959, a new, automated light was constructed which is still in use to this day. The light is located on the small island of Stangholmen. It is only accessible by boat. The site is open to the public but the buildings are not. 313:
The white, cylindrical concrete tower has a red roof on top. The 8.5-metre (28 ft) tall tower sits at an elevation of 9 metres (30 ft) above sea level. The light emits a white, red, or green light (depending on direction)
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and it began operation when the old tower closed. The old keeper's house is now owned by the municipality and it is used as a restaurant in the summers by reservation only.
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2.1 nmi (3.9 km; 2.4 mi) (red), 1.9 nmi (3.5 km; 2.2 mi) (green), 3.3 nmi (6.1 km; 3.8 mi) (white) 
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Risør
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Coordinates
58°42′34″N 9°14′36″E / 58.7095°N 9.2433°E / 58.7095; 9.2433
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Characteristic
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Norwegian
coastal lighthouse
Risør
Agder
Norway
Skaggerak
town of Risør
Søndeledfjorden
Sandnesfjorden
occulting
The old lighthouse, c. 1900
View of the island with the lighthouse
View of the old and new lighthouse
Lighthouses in Norway
List of lighthouses in Norway
"Stangholmen fyr"

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