Point Of Ayr Lighthouse, Talacre, Wales, U.K.
Built in 1776 but inactive since 1883 when replaced by a lightship. . The round brick tower is 58 feet tall and has been private property for over 100 years. Located on the beach about one half mile from the Point of Ayr and once marked the entrance to the River Dee estuary. Water laps at the lighthouse base at high tide.
The whole surrounding area is a nature preserve.
This was the last stop on our tour of Welsh lighthouses, as we soon crossed over into England and the approaches to Liverpool.
Point Of Ayr Lighthouse, Talacre, Wales, U.K.
Built in 1776 but inactive since 1883 when replaced by a lightship. . The round brick tower is 58 feet tall and has been private property for over 100 years. Located on the beach about one half mile from the Point of Ayr and once marked the entrance to the River Dee estuary. Water laps at the lighthouse base at high tide.
The whole surrounding area is a nature preserve.
This was the last stop on our tour of Welsh lighthouses, as we soon crossed over into England and the approaches to Liverpool.