Lighthouses · West Midlands
Berkeley Pill Front light
Berkeley Pill Front light — navigation light on the Severn.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lydney · 3.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Berkeley Pill Front light is a lighthouse on the coast of Gloucestershire, the West Midlands. Built or established in 1937, it dates from the modern period. Operated by Gloucester Harbour Trustees. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, and is a Ramsar wetland of international importance. It sits within the Stroud parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Lydney, about 3.2 km away. Postcode area GL13.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Berkeley Pill Front light is a modern lighthouse located in Ham and Stone, Gloucestershire, within the West Midlands. Established in 1937, it is operated by Gloucester Harbour Trustees and is situated in an area designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a RAMSAR site due to its ecological significance in the Severn Estuary.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6998, -2.4901
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Stroud
- Parish
- Ham and Stone
- Postcode
- GL13 9PA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stroud
- Established
- 1937
- Nearest railway station
- Lydney — 3.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q105204990 (CC0)
- commons: Guiding lights - geograph.org.uk - 1640451.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Berkeley Pill Front light?
- Berkeley Pill Front light is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL13 9PA), in the parish of Ham and Stone.
- When was Berkeley Pill Front light built?
- Built or established in 1937.
- Who runs Berkeley Pill Front light?
- Berkeley Pill Front light is operated by Gloucester Harbour Trustees.
- Is Berkeley Pill Front light a protected site?
- Yes — Berkeley Pill Front light is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Berkeley Pill Front light free to visit?
- Yes, Berkeley Pill Front light is free to enter.
- How do I get to Berkeley Pill Front light?
- The nearest railway station is Lydney, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL13 9PA.