Lighthouses · South Wales
South Bishop Lighthouse
South Bishop Lighthouse — lighthouse, Grade II listed building in Pembrokeshire, Wales; situated on South Bishop Rock, the southernmost of Bishops and Clerks rocky islands, 4.8km to the W of Ramsey Island.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
South Bishop Lighthouse is a working or historic lighthouse on the United Kingdom coast. Records date its origin to 1839. Designed by James Walker. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "lighthouse, Grade II listed building in Pembrokeshire, Wales; situated on South Bishop Rock, the southernmost of Bishops and Clerks rocky islands, 4.8km to the W of Ramsey Island". Coordinates: 51.8527°, -5.4119°.
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Heritage listing
The South Bishop Lighthouse is a lighthouse on South Bishop Island (also known as Emsger), a small rock approximately 5 miles (8 km) west of St Davids Head in Pembrokeshire, Wales.
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From the Wikipedia article
The South Bishop Lighthouse is a lighthouse on South Bishop Island (also known as Emsger), a small rock approximately 5 miles (8 km) west of St Davids Head in Pembrokeshire, Wales.
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Background
History
In 1831 the traders of the port of Cardigan made an application to build a light, and this was authorised in 1834. Designed by James Walker, the lighthouse was built on the island in 1839, acting both as a waymark for vessels navigating offshore and as assistance to ships navigating around the Bishops and Clerks island group. The lighthouse was converted to electric operation in 1959, and in 1971 a helipad was constructed at the site. Finally, the lighthouse was automated and demanned in 1983. Like many in the UK, it is now monitored from the control centre at Trinity House in Harwich, Essex, England.
Architecture
The tower is built of granite, and is circular with a slight taper. A cornice at the top of the tower has iron railings, this is unusual in lighthouses designed by James Walker. Accommodation for the keepers was provided in two adjoining houses, which were built at the same time as the tower. Other buildings accommodate equipment.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8527, -5.4119
- Address
- South Bishop island<br> St George's Channel<br> Wales<br>United Kingdom
- Established
- 1839
Sources
- wikidata: Q7566333 (CC0)
- wikipedia: South Bishop Lighthouse (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: On MV Inishmore - View to South Bishop Lighthouse (geograph 5614683).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is South Bishop Lighthouse?
- South Bishop Lighthouse is in South Wales, United Kingdom.
- When was South Bishop Lighthouse built?
- Built or established in 1839. Designed by James Walker.
- Is South Bishop Lighthouse a listed building?
- South Bishop Lighthouse is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is South Bishop Lighthouse free to visit?
- Yes, South Bishop Lighthouse is free to enter.