Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
82064
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
25/11/2003
Date of Amendment
25/11/2003
Name of Property
Burry Port Harbour Light
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Carmarthenshire
Community
Pembrey and Burry Port Town
Town
Locality
Burry Port
Easting
244448
Northing
200034
Street Side
Location
On the W breakwater of Burry Port harbour.
Description
Broad Class
Period
History
Burry Port was opened in 1832 and its E harbour was built as a floating dock in 1840. The harbour light was built in 1842 and is now disused.
Exterior
A round harbour light of whitewashed rubble stone. On its N side is a steel door under a concrete lintel, with a stair light to the SE. At the upper level is a projecting and bracketed metal fence to a walkway. The polygonal lantern has a domed roof.
Interior
Reason for designation
Listed as a well-preserved harbour light and for its contribution to the overall historic character of Burry Port harbour.
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