Bo Hvidt
Spodsbjerg Lighthouse, Hundested
Hundested was actually a large stone reef, which ranged from Spodsbjerg, across Halsnæs a long way out into the sea. Here lived a great number of seals and several earlier kings enjoyed hunting the animals.
The stones of the reef were later reduced and used for example the foundation of Trekroner Fort as well as several ports on the Sound coast. The reduction in the rock, increased erosion which the place around Spodsbjerg will show you.
In 1845, the lighthouse was just a solid, red light. This light has been hoisted on a flagpole. In 1865 a 5 meter high tower was built and a rotating light has been added. In 1907 the light tower has been increased to 9 meters. Also, a lens system has been added.
Today, the light house reaches, together with the height of the tower of 9 meters, a focus height of 40 meters.
The lighthouse was renovated in 2005.
Spodsbjerg Lighthouse, Hundested
Hundested was actually a large stone reef, which ranged from Spodsbjerg, across Halsnæs a long way out into the sea. Here lived a great number of seals and several earlier kings enjoyed hunting the animals.
The stones of the reef were later reduced and used for example the foundation of Trekroner Fort as well as several ports on the Sound coast. The reduction in the rock, increased erosion which the place around Spodsbjerg will show you.
In 1845, the lighthouse was just a solid, red light. This light has been hoisted on a flagpole. In 1865 a 5 meter high tower was built and a rotating light has been added. In 1907 the light tower has been increased to 9 meters. Also, a lens system has been added.
Today, the light house reaches, together with the height of the tower of 9 meters, a focus height of 40 meters.
The lighthouse was renovated in 2005.