RichRobson
Llandwyn Old Lighthouse
Personally i prefer the older Twr Bach Beacon to the newer version on the island of Llanddwyn, Anglesey.
The old beacon was built in the 19th Century to help guide shipping boats, most loaded with slate from the many Snowdonia mines, into the Menai Straight. The larger more prominent lighthouse beacon was built in 1864 and had the advantage of illumination. In 1975 the newer lighthouse was superceded by a directional light placed on top of the Twr Bach beacon seen here.
A true case of newer is not always better !
Llandwyn Old Lighthouse
Personally i prefer the older Twr Bach Beacon to the newer version on the island of Llanddwyn, Anglesey.
The old beacon was built in the 19th Century to help guide shipping boats, most loaded with slate from the many Snowdonia mines, into the Menai Straight. The larger more prominent lighthouse beacon was built in 1864 and had the advantage of illumination. In 1975 the newer lighthouse was superceded by a directional light placed on top of the Twr Bach beacon seen here.
A true case of newer is not always better !