Lighthouses · South Wales
Lighthouse Battery
In or near Lavernock.
Lighthouse Battery — a lighthouse in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Alan Hughes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Penarth · 7.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Lighthouse Battery is a lighthouse located in wales-south, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Lighthouse Battery is a coastal defence structure located in South Wales. It served as a lighthouse and is notable for its role in maritime safety. The battery is part of the region's historical fortifications.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.3755, -3.1195
- Nearest railway station
- Penarth — 7.7 km
Sources
- osm: way/217975881 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lighthouse Battery?
- Lighthouse Battery is in South Wales, United Kingdom.
- What is Lighthouse Battery?
- Lighthouse Battery — a lighthouse in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Lighthouse Battery?
- The nearest railway station is Penarth, about 7.7 km away. Its coordinates are 51.3755°, -3.1195°.
- Is Lighthouse Battery a protected site?
- Yes — Lighthouse Battery is part of the Severn Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Lighthouse Battery free to visit?
- Yes, Lighthouse Battery is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lighthouse Battery?
- The nearest railway station is Penarth, about 7.7 km away.