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Name: Ardencaple Castle Light  

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Also known as: Ardencaple Castle Range Rear Light

Nearest Town or City:
Helensburgh , , United Kingdom

Location: Firth of Clyde, Argyll and Bute, southwestern Scotland.


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Photo: Michael Spencer

Managing Organization:
Royal Navy / HMNB Clyde (Faslane)

Notes:
This light is the rear light of a range. Except for this tower, the rest of Ardencaple Castle was demolished in 1957. The castle dates back to the 13th century.

Tower Height: 45

Height of Focal Plane: 86

Characteristic and Range: Two fixed green lights, arranged vertically.

Description of Tower: Lights on SW corner of square stone tower.

This light is operational

Current Use: Active aid to navigation.

Open To Public? Grounds only.


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