Latitude: 53.3142 / 53°18'51"N
Longitude: -4.6199 / 4°37'11"W
OS Eastings: 225566
OS Northings: 382899
OS Grid: SH255828
Mapcode National: GBR GMZY.6JT
Mapcode Global: WH429.0YBM
Plus Code: 9C5Q897J+M2
Entry Name: Lighthouse on Admiralty Pier
Listing Date: 25 July 1994
Last Amended: 29 March 1996
Grade: II
Source: Cadw
Source ID: 14758
Building Class: Maritime
Also known as: Salt Island Lighthouse
ID on this website: 300014758
Location: At the E end of Admiralty Pier.
County: Isle of Anglesey
Community: Holyhead (Caergybi)
Community: Holyhead
Locality: Salt Island
Traditional County: Anglesey
Tagged with: Lighthouse
Built 1821, by John Rennie (1761-1821), prominent engineer. In 1810 an Act of Parliament was passed which included much-needed improvement to the harbour at Holyhead which had by that time become established as the principal port of communication with Ireland; in particular it was the station for the Post Office steam packets. This work involved the construction of the Admiralty Pier and lighthouse to the east of Salt Island, and Harbour Master's Offices and Customs House, with the later addition of the George IV Arch.
Lighthouse, approximately 14.6m high. Three storey tapering ashlar masonry tower (windows covered at time of inspection). Lantern is the second oldest in Wales after the Point of Ayr lighthouse, and has 3 tiers of square panes, and copper roof with finial. Gallery with bellied iron railings, carried on moulded cornice of tower.
Listed as an integral part of the important harbour scheme designed by Rennie, and as a good and well-preserved example of an early C19 harbour light.
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