Holyhead Breakwater Lighthouse

The Holyhead Breakwater Lighthouse stands on the Holyhead Breakwater outside the Welsh port of Holyhead, Anglesey.

Holyhead Breakwater Lighthouse
The Lighthouse on Holyhead Breakwater
LocationHolyhead
Anglesey
Gwynedd
Wales
United Kingdom
OS gridSH 257 848
Coordinates53.330898°N 4.619268°W / 53.330898; -4.619268
Tower
Constructed1873
ConstructionLimestone
Automated1961
Height19 metres (62 ft)
ShapeSquare tower
MarkingsWhite tower with a broad black band in the upper part, white lantern
OperatorStena Lines
HeritageGrade II listed building 
Light
Focal height21 metres (69 ft)
Light sourceMain power
Range14 nautical miles (26 km; 16 mi)
CharacteristicFl (3) G 10s.
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