Construction of the first beacon 1865 (≈ 1865)
Wooden sign with triangular lights.
1890
Replacement by a metal beacon
Replacement by a metal beacon 1890 (≈ 1890)
Parallelepipedic metal structure installed.
13 mai 2002
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 13 mai 2002 (≈ 2002)
Total beacon protection.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The entire beacon (Case AT 99): registration by order of 13 May 2002
Origin and history
The "Amer d'Huchet" beacon, located at Vielle-Saint-Girons in the Landes, has been a historic monument since 2002. It was originally erected in 1865 as a wooden structure, with two black and white triangular lights. This first version, of parallelepipedic form, was supported by bow-buttons, reflecting the construction techniques of the time for coastal signage works.
In 1890, the wooden beacon was replaced by a metal version of the same shape, more resistant to weather and marine conditions. This replacement is part of a period of modernization of navigation infrastructures, where metal is gradually becoming the preferred material for bitters and lighthouses. The current beacon, still in place, bears witness to this technological transition.
Filed entirely by decree of 13 May 2002, this beacon illustrates the evolution of maritime marking techniques in the 19th century. Its location near the Huchet pond, in a preserved natural environment, highlights its historical role in securing local waterways. The accuracy of its location is estimated as "a priori satisfactory" (Level 6), based on available data.
