Lighthouses · North Wales
Point of Ayr Lighthouse
Point of Ayr Lighthouse — lighthouse at Point of Ayr, near Talacre, Flintshire, Wales.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Prestatyn · 6.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Point of Ayr Lighthouse is a working or historic lighthouse on the United Kingdom coast. Records date its origin to 1776. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "lighthouse at Point of Ayr, near Talacre, Flintshire, Wales". Coordinates: 53.3569°, -3.3222°.
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Heritage listing
The Point of Ayr Lighthouse, also known as the Talacre Lighthouse, is a Grade II listed building situated on the north coast of Wales, on the Point of Ayr, near the village of Talacre.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Point of Ayr Lighthouse, also known as the Talacre Lighthouse, is a Grade II listed building situated on the north coast of Wales, on the Point of Ayr, near the village of Talacre.
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Background
History
It was authorised by the (16 Geo. 3. c. 61) and built in 1776 by a trust of the Mayor, Recorder and Aldermen of Chester to warn ships entering between the Dee and the Mersey Estuary. It was replaced by a pile light and was decommissioned in 1844. It is now a privately owned property. The lighthouse was listed for sale in 2011 by then owner James McAllister, along with two acres of land, for £100,000. It was eventually sold in April 2012 for £90,000 to a private couple who continue to own the property. Two alleged incidents have been reported by Wales Online. reported that planning permission had been sought to erect a "human sculpture" inspired by the reported ghostly sightings on the…
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- Coordinates
- 53.3569, -3.3222
- District
- Flintshire
- Parish
- Llanasa
- Postcode
- CH8 9RS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Clwyd East
- Established
- 1776
- Nearest railway station
- Prestatyn — 6.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q11753150 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Point of Ayr Lighthouse (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Goleudy Talacre a thywynau Gronant - Point of Ayr Lighthouse and Talacre and Gronant Dunes SSSI 13.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Point of Ayr Lighthouse?
- Point of Ayr Lighthouse is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH8 9RS), in the parish of Llanasa.
- When was Point of Ayr Lighthouse built?
- Built or established in 1776.
- Is Point of Ayr Lighthouse a listed building?
- Point of Ayr Lighthouse is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Point of Ayr Lighthouse free to visit?
- Yes, Point of Ayr Lighthouse is free to enter.
- How do I get to Point of Ayr Lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is Prestatyn, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CH8 9RS.