- St Ann's Head Lighthouse is in Pembrokeshire, Wales.
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About St Ann's Head Lighthouse
St Ann's Head Lighthouse stands at the entrance to Milford Haven, one of Britain's busiest natural harbours, on the southern tip of the Dale Peninsula in Pembrokeshire. It has guided shipping into the haven for nearly two centuries and remains operational.
The story of St Ann's Head Lighthouse
A light was first established at St Ann's Head in 1714 by private entrepreneurs, one of the earliest lighthouses in Wales. The present tower was built in 1844 by James Walker for Trinity House, replacing earlier structures on the headland. The lighthouse guided naval and commercial traffic into Milford Haven, a key refuelling port and Royal Navy base. It was automated in 1984, the keepers withdrawn, and the keeper's cottages sold for private use.
Visiting with care
The lighthouse stands on a Ministry of Defence range and access is restricted, but the coast path passes nearby and offers views of the tower from the headland. The surrounding Dale Peninsula has some of Pembrokeshire's finest cliff scenery, and the village of Dale has a popular beach and watersports centre.
Interesting facts
- A light was first established here in 1714, one of the earliest in Wales.
- The present tower was built in 1844 by James Walker for Trinity House.
- Marks the entrance to Milford Haven, a major Royal Navy and commercial port.
- Automated in 1984; keeper's cottages now in private hands.
Getting there
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