Lighthouses · South Wales
Barry Lighthouse
Barry Lighthouse — lighthouse in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Barry Island · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Barry Lighthouse is a lighthouse on the coast of South Wales. Built or established in 1890, it dates from the Victorian period. Officially recognised as Grade II listed building. It sits within the Vale of Glamorgan parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Barry Island, about 1.1 km away. Postcode area CF62.
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Heritage listing
Reason for designation: Listed as lighthouse from earliest period of Barry Docks. Exterior: Round in plain. Iron plate construction, flared base with flanges bolted to ground. Windows with shallow pedimented architraves. Gallery on cast-iron brackets with trellis walkway, iron posts and tubular rails. Polygonal light stage with dome and weathervane over.
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Place summary
Barry Lighthouse is a Victorian lighthouse located in Barry, South Wales, postcode CF62. Established in 1890, it is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3912, -3.2586
- District
- Vale of Glamorgan
- Parish
- Barry
- Postcode
- CF62 5QS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Vale of Glamorgan
- Established
- 1890
- Nearest railway station
- Barry Island — 1.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q28823930 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Barry Lighthouse (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Approach to Barry (2126176665).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Barry Lighthouse?
- Barry Lighthouse is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF62 5QS), in the parish of Barry.
- When was Barry Lighthouse built?
- Built or established in 1890.
- Is Barry Lighthouse a listed building?
- Barry Lighthouse is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Barry Lighthouse free to visit?
- Yes, Barry Lighthouse is free to enter.
- How do I get to Barry Lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is Barry Island, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF62 5QS.