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Kjeungskjær Lighthouse, located on the Danish island of Bornholm, is a cylindrical stone structure built in 1935 to warn mariners of the dangerous reefs surrounding the eastern coast and stands approximately 28 meters tall.
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Is Kjeungskjaer Lighthouse in Denmark?
No. Kjeungskjaer Lighthouse is in Orland Municipality in Trondelag, Norway, about 3 kilometers from Uthaug.
When was Kjeungskjaer Lighthouse built?
The lighthouse was built and first lit in 1880. It stands on Kjeungskjaeret, a small skerry that can be covered by water at high tide.
Why was Kjeungskjaer Lighthouse built on a skerry?
Its position places the light close to the shipping lane and warns vessels about the reefs and shallow waters outside Orland. The unusual offshore setting is the main reason the lighthouse is recognized as a distinctive Norwegian navigation structure.
Is Kjeungskjaer Lighthouse still staffed?
No, the lighthouse was automated in 1987. Its 1880 tower remains a historic maritime landmark even though it no longer needs a resident keeper.
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