Trwyn Du Lighthouse #1
by Ian Mitchell
Title
Trwyn Du Lighthouse #1
Artist
Ian Mitchell
Medium
Photograph - Photography
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Trwyn Du Lighthouse is a lighthouse between Dinmor Point near Penmon and Ynys Seriol, or Puffin Island, at the eastern extremity of Anglesey, marking the passage between the two islands.
The Trwyn Du Lighthouse at Penmon Point measures 29 metres in height and was designed by James Walker and built in 1835-1838. The lighthouse was originally manned by two keepers.
The Lighthouse is situated on a low-lying rock surrounded by shingle beaches. The circular stone tower is distinguished by three black bands on a white background. It has a stepped base designed to discourage the huge upsurge of waves that had afflicted earlier lighthouses on the site and reduce the force of the water at the bottom of the tower. The tower has a crenellated stone parapet, in preference to iron railings on the gallery, and narrows in diameter above the half-way point. These are a features used by Walker in his other lighthouse designs.
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March 28th, 2017
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