Nash Point Lighthouse, lighthouse, Grade II listed building in St Donats, Wales; situated on the cliff-top at Nash Point in a walled enclosure
Nash Point Lighthouse is a 37 meter tall stone tower on the coast near St Donats in Wales, guiding ships away from dangerous rocks and shallow waters since the early 1800s. The structure has a simple design with gray stone walls, a balcony near the top, and a bright lantern for signaling.
The structure was designed and built in the early 1830s by architect James Walker to protect ships from dangerous rocks and sandbars along this coastline. In the late 20th century, the facility was electrified and became fully automated in 1998, making permanent lighthouse keepers no longer necessary.
The lighthouse serves as a landmark in the local community and connects visitors to the maritime heritage of the Welsh coast. People gather here to learn about the lives of lighthouse keepers and the role this structure played in protecting those at sea.
The site is accessible by walking trails from nearby villages and offers views of the rocky coastline. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes and come during daylight hours, especially if you want to explore the cliffs and take photographs.
The tower originally had three separate light signals, but the lowest one was removed when sandbars shifted and navigation needs changed. Around 1962, an oil tanker called BP Driver ran aground on the rocks, but the crew escaped safely and parts of the wreck remain visible at low tide.
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