South Stack - 1982 (C) Helmut Zozmann :: Geograph Britain and Ireland

SH2082 : South Stack - 1982

taken 36 years ago, 4 km from Holyhead/Caergybi, Isle of Anglesey/Sir Ynys Mon, Great Britain

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South Stack - 1982

South Stack is an island situated just off Holy Island on the North West coast of Anglesey. It is famous as the location of one of Wales' most spectacular lighthouses.
There are over 400 stone steps down to the footbridge.
The South Stack Lighthouse has warned passing ships of the treacherous rocks below since its completion in 1809. The 28 m lighthouse was designed by Daniel Alexander and the main light is visible to passing vessels for 45 km, and was designed to allow safe passage for ships on the treacherous Dublin - Holyhead - Liverpool sea route. It provides the first beacon along the northern coast of Anglesey for east-bound ships.

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Grid Square: SH2082, 265 images (more nearby )
Photographer: Helmut Zozmann (find more nearby)
Date Taken: August 1982 (more nearby)
Submitted: Tuesday, 24 January, 2012
Geographical Context: Coastal Paths Islands
Subject Location: OSGB36: SH 2048 8225 [10m precision]
WGS84: 53:18.4011N 4:41.7475W
Camera Location: OSGB36: SH 20454 82253
View Direction: EAST (about 90 degrees)