Holyhead Breakwater

Holyhead Breakwater lighthouse

Holyhead Breakwater (Morglawdd Caergybi)

LocationSH 25676 84756 / 53.3309, -4.6193 / gracing.silks.booth
Established / Rebuilt / Automated / Closed1873 / — / 1961 / —
Architect or BuilderJohn Hawkshaw ?
Height of tower (m) / above sea level (m) / Range (NM)19 / 21 / 14
CharacterFl(3) G 10s
OpticElectric beacon
OwnerStena Line

This lighthouse is perched at the end of a 2.75 km long breakwater, the longest in Britain.  It is one of three square lighthouses in Wales, the others being Bardsey and Amlwch, all in north-west Wales. It is still operating, exhibiting a flashing green light, and is run by the Holyhead Port Authority.