Lifeboat Crew's Cannon, Twr Mawr Lighthouse, Former Lighthouse Keeper's and Pilot's Cottages, Llanddwyn Island, Yns Mon - 7.5.2022
Llanddwyn Island is a tidal island situated near the southern entrance to the Menai Strait which separates Yns Mon from the North West Wales Coastline. It played a key role in ensuring the safe passage of shipping from the nearby ports of Bangor, Caernarfon and Felinhelli as slate production increased to satisfy an ever increasing worldwide demand in the late 19th and early 20th Centuries.
A beacon, called Tŵr Bach, was built at the tip of the island to provide guidance to ships heading for the Strait. Another more effective lighthouse, Tŵr Mawr (seen in the distance), which was modelled on the windmills of Anglesey, was built nearby in 1873. The older lighthouse has now returned to service after a modern light was placed on top.
During this time a row of cottages (shown starting centre right) were built near the towers to house the lighthouse keepers and pilots who guided ships into the Strait. Two of these cottages have been restored, with one housing an exhibition about the local wildlife. From 1840 a lifeboat was also stationed there. It was manned by the pilots as well as volunteers from Newborough.
The cannon (also pictured lower left) that was used to summon the lifeboat crew can still be seen in front of the cottages. Took this more close up shot Mid Morning also on Saturday 7th May 2022.
Please view Page 3 of my Landscapes, Sunrises and Sunsets Album for a complete and more distant image of the cottages.
During its time up to the closure in 1903, the lifeboat from here saved 101 lives in 35 separate incidents.
When planning a visit to North West Wales this stunningly beautiful and historic island, adjacent to Newborough Beach, is well worth a visit. However, please check the tide times beforehand so as not to become marooned!
Lifeboat Crew's Cannon, Twr Mawr Lighthouse, Former Lighthouse Keeper's and Pilot's Cottages, Llanddwyn Island, Yns Mon - 7.5.2022
Llanddwyn Island is a tidal island situated near the southern entrance to the Menai Strait which separates Yns Mon from the North West Wales Coastline. It played a key role in ensuring the safe passage of shipping from the nearby ports of Bangor, Caernarfon and Felinhelli as slate production increased to satisfy an ever increasing worldwide demand in the late 19th and early 20th Centuries.
A beacon, called Tŵr Bach, was built at the tip of the island to provide guidance to ships heading for the Strait. Another more effective lighthouse, Tŵr Mawr (seen in the distance), which was modelled on the windmills of Anglesey, was built nearby in 1873. The older lighthouse has now returned to service after a modern light was placed on top.
During this time a row of cottages (shown starting centre right) were built near the towers to house the lighthouse keepers and pilots who guided ships into the Strait. Two of these cottages have been restored, with one housing an exhibition about the local wildlife. From 1840 a lifeboat was also stationed there. It was manned by the pilots as well as volunteers from Newborough.
The cannon (also pictured lower left) that was used to summon the lifeboat crew can still be seen in front of the cottages. Took this more close up shot Mid Morning also on Saturday 7th May 2022.
Please view Page 3 of my Landscapes, Sunrises and Sunsets Album for a complete and more distant image of the cottages.
During its time up to the closure in 1903, the lifeboat from here saved 101 lives in 35 separate incidents.
When planning a visit to North West Wales this stunningly beautiful and historic island, adjacent to Newborough Beach, is well worth a visit. However, please check the tide times beforehand so as not to become marooned!