Lighthouses · South Wales
Caldey Lighthouse
Caldey Lighthouse — lighthouse, Grade II listed building in Pembrokeshire, Wales; on the S side of Caldey Island, 0.5km approx S of the Abbey.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Penally · 4.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Caldey Lighthouse is a working or historic lighthouse on the United Kingdom coast. Records date its origin to 1829. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Address: SA70 7UJ. Wikidata describes it as: "lighthouse, Grade II listed building in Pembrokeshire, Wales; on the S side of Caldey Island, 0.5km approx S of the Abbey". Coordinates: 51.6316°, -4.6842°.
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Heritage listing
Caldey Lighthouse is located on the south end of Caldey Island, three miles (5 km) off the south Pembrokeshire, Wales coastline, a small island inhabited by a Cistercian monastery.
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From the Wikipedia article
Caldey Lighthouse is located on the south end of Caldey Island, three miles (5 km) off the south Pembrokeshire, Wales coastline, a small island inhabited by a Cistercian monastery.
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Background
Architecture
An application to build the Lighthouse was made in March 1827 on behalf of traders in Carmarthen Bay. It was commissioned by Trinity House and built by Joseph Nelson at a cost of £4,460. The light was first lit in 1829. The Lighthouse is a squat, round, brick-lined limestone tower of 17.07 m (56 ft), with walls 0.91 m (3 ft) thick at the base and 2 ft thick at the top. The light stands 64 m (210 ft) above high-water mark. It acts in conjunction with the Lundy North lighthouse to the south, and has a range of 13 nmi. The former oil store for the lighthouse is a listed structure.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6316, -4.6842
- District
- Pembrokeshire
- Parish
- Tenby
- Postcode
- SA70 7UJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid and South Pembrokeshire
- Established
- 1829
- Nearest railway station
- Penally — 4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5019082 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Caldey Lighthouse (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Caldey Island Lighthouse (6493).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Caldey Lighthouse?
- Caldey Lighthouse is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA70 7UJ), in the parish of Tenby.
- When was Caldey Lighthouse built?
- Built or established in 1829.
- Is Caldey Lighthouse a listed building?
- Caldey Lighthouse is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Caldey Lighthouse free to visit?
- Yes, Caldey Lighthouse is free to enter.
- How do I get to Caldey Lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is Penally, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SA70 7UJ.