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Name: Marken Light  

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Also known as: Paard van Marken Light

Nearest Town or City:
Marken, , Netherlands

Location: East side of the Markermeer, about 15 km northeast of Amsterdam, Noord-Holland Province. 

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Photo: Courtesy of Klaus Huelse

Managing Organization:
IJsselmeer Area Directorate (RDIJ)

Notes:
The first Marken lighthouse was similar to the first towers at De Ven and Hoek van't IJ, built at the same time. The current lighthouse was declared a national monument in 1970. The 1901 lantern from this lighthouse (replaced in 1992) is displayed on the waterfront of the town of Marken.

Tower Height: 51

Height of Focal Plane: 53

Characteristic and Range: White flash every 8 seconds, visible for 9 nautical miles.

Description of Tower: White conical brick tower, attached to a two-story dwelling.

This light is operational

Earlier Towers?
1700: Square stone tower (demolished in 1839).

Date Established: 1700

Date Present Tower Built: 1839

Date Automated: 1990

Current Use: Active aid to navigation.

Open To Public? Grounds only.