Lighthouses · South West England
Berkeley Pill Rear light
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Berkeley Pill Rear light — navigation light on the Severn.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lydney · 3.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Berkeley Pill Rear 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 3.3 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 Rear 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 part of the Severn Estuary SSSI and RAMSAR designations.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6982, -2.4904
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Stroud
- Parish
- Ham and Stone
- Postcode
- GL13 9PA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stroud
- Established
- 1937
- Nearest railway station
- Lydney — 3.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q105205194 (CC0)
- commons: Berkeley Pill - geograph.org.uk - 412459.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Berkeley Pill Rear light?
- Berkeley Pill Rear light is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL13 9PA), in the parish of Ham and Stone.
- What is Berkeley Pill Rear light?
- Berkeley Pill Rear light — navigation light on the Severn.
- How do I get to Berkeley Pill Rear light?
- The nearest railway station is Lydney, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL13 9PA.
- When was Berkeley Pill Rear light built?
- Built or established in 1937.
- Who runs Berkeley Pill Rear light?
- Berkeley Pill Rear light is operated by Gloucester Harbour Trustees.
- Is Berkeley Pill Rear light a protected site?
- Yes — Berkeley Pill Rear light is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Berkeley Pill Rear light free to visit?
- Yes, Berkeley Pill Rear light is free to enter.
- How do I get to Berkeley Pill Rear light?
- The nearest railway station is Lydney, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL13 9PA.