2010
SH2283 : Holyhead Breakwater Country Park / Parc Gwledig Morglawdd Caergybi
taken 15 years ago, near to Holyhead/Caergybi, Isle of Anglesey/Sir Ynys Mon, Wales
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Holyhead Breakwater Country Park / Parc Gwledig Morglawdd Caergybi
This country park was opened in 1990 in a disused quarry. This provided the stone for the breakwater, construction of which started in 1848, and was subsequently used to manufacture heat-resistant bricks from the silica-rich rock.
This view shows Llyn Llwynog with the brick works chimney and quarry face in the background.
This view shows Llyn Llwynog with the brick works chimney and quarry face in the background.