Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
17926
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
29/03/1996
Date of Amendment
26/06/1998
Name of Property
Former Engine House and Fog Station at Bardsey Lighthouse
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Gwynedd
Community
Aberdaron
Town
Locality
Yr Enlli / Bardsey Island
Easting
211129
Northing
320595
Street Side
Location
West of the lighthouse tower, towards the western edge of the walled compound.
Description
Broad Class
Maritime
Period
History
Probably built in 1883 when the optic was renewed as a rotative light. Designed according to a standard Trinity House model. Visible in 1886 John Thomas photograph.
Exterior
Former engine-house and fog-station. Lined-out whitewashed render. Single storeyed, the engine house is circular in plan, with a projecting rectangular porch. Massive moulded cornice and blocking course; hood moulds to all openings, including the double doors of the porch and the 5 windows, which are all mullioned and transomed, with the upper lights raked back. Projecting from the engine house to the S is a tall rectangular block with single doorway, the original fog station, replaced c1970 by a new building outside the compound.
Interior
Reason for designation
Included for group value with other buildings in important lighthouse complex.
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