Lighthouses · South Wales
Monkstone Lighthouse
In or near Lavernock.
Monkstone Lighthouse — lighthouse in Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Penarth · 5.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Monkstone Lighthouse is a working or historic lighthouse on the United Kingdom coast. Records date its origin to 1839. Wikidata describes it as: "lighthouse in Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 51.4147°, -3.1000°.
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Protected designations
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Monkstone Lighthouse is a Victorian lighthouse located in South Wales, established in 1839. It is situated within the RAMSAR-designated Severn Estuary, highlighting its ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4147, -3.1000
- Established
- 1839
- Nearest railway station
- Penarth — 5.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q16570914 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Monkstone Lighthouse (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Monkstone - Fast boat ride.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Monkstone Lighthouse?
- Monkstone Lighthouse is in South Wales, United Kingdom.
- What is Monkstone Lighthouse?
- Monkstone Lighthouse — lighthouse in Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Monkstone Lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is Penarth, about 5.7 km away. Its coordinates are 51.4147°, -3.1000°.
- When was Monkstone Lighthouse built?
- Built or established in 1839.
- Is Monkstone Lighthouse a protected site?
- Yes — Monkstone Lighthouse is part of the Severn Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Monkstone Lighthouse free to visit?
- Yes, Monkstone Lighthouse is free to enter.
- How do I get to Monkstone Lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is Penarth, about 5.7 km away.