Lighthouses · North Wales
Point of Ayr Lighthouse
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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
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Point of Ayr Lighthouse, the nearest railway station is Prestatyn, located 6.1 km away. The postcode for navigation is CH8 9RS, and entry to the lighthouse is free.
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
- Official site
- lighthouseaccommodation.co.uk
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.
- What is Point of Ayr Lighthouse?
- Point of Ayr Lighthouse — lighthouse at Point of Ayr, near Talacre, Flintshire, Wales.
- How do I get to Point of Ayr Lighthouse?
- The nearest railway station is Prestatyn, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CH8 9RS.
- 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.