Platte Fougere marks the northern end of the Little Russel, being the main approach to both St Peter Port and St Sampsons harbours (from that direction). It is one of the most significant lights within Guernsey's responsibility.
It is a red and white sectored light; the red sector covering the Brayes rocks. The current structure was put into service in 1910. It had some minor updates to its main and standby lights in 2011. Currently there is no fog-horn.
Platte Fougere lighthouse is subject to an Order in Council where Trinity House (The General Lighthouse Authority (GLA) for England, Wales, Channel Islands and Gibraltar) contributes to its upkeep as it is considered used partly for general navigation (passing shipping) and partly for coastal. The upkeep of Platte Fougere remains the responsibility of Guernsey.
Trinity House, as the GLA, is responsible for those navigational aids which can be considered as used for general navigation in the region and whose range extends beyond our coastal areas.
These aids are listed as: Les Hanois Lighthouse, Casquettes Lighthouse, Point Robert Lighthouse - Sark, Alderney Lighthouse and Blanchard Buoy.
Guernsey, as the Local Lighthouse Authority is responsible for all aids within the coastal areas.
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