South Bishop Lighthouse, Grade II listed lighthouse on rock outcrop near St David's Head, Wales
South Bishop Lighthouse stands on a rocky island in St George's Channel, featuring a white cylindrical tower with a balcony and lantern at 44 meters above sea level.
The construction of this lighthouse began in 1839 following requests from Cardigan port traders who needed guidance for their vessels through the Bristol and St George's Channels.
Trinity House collaborated with the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds to install special perches on the lantern, reducing the number of bird collisions during migrations.
The lighthouse sends three fog signal blasts every 45 seconds with a range of two nautical miles, while its main light reaches visibility of sixteen nautical miles.
A helipad constructed in 1971 requires careful operation due to wave actions during high tides that can affect landing conditions on this remote rock formation.
Location: St David's and the Cathedral Close
Inception: 1839
Architects: James Walker
Elevation above the sea: 21.2 m
Height: 11 m
Website: https://www.trinityhouse.co.uk/lighthouses-and-lightvessels/south-bishop-lighthouse
Website: https://trinityhouse.co.uk/lighthouses-and-lightvessels/south-bishop-lighthouse
GPS coordinates: 51.85266,-5.41189
Latest update: March 6, 2025 11:45
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