Graig Ddu
Island in Anglesey
Wales
Graig Ddu
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Graig Ddu Images
Images are sourced within 2km of 53.316433/-4.6280424 or Grid Reference SH2583. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.
Class 67 locomotive at Holyhead
The setting sun sees 67025 on the rear of the recently arrived 'Premier Service' from Cardiff Central. The Premier Service runs from Holyhead - Cardiff in the morning, returning in the evening, and gives an increased level of comfort (and prior to suspension due to Covid-19 an increased dining provision) for travel between North Wales and the Welsh Capital using locomotive hauled coaching stock rather than Diesel Multiple Units. the coaching stock is currently being upgraded with ex LNER Mark IV coaches replacing the Mk III coaches previously in use.
Holyhead Maritime Museum
Former lifeboat house, circa 1850s. A Grade II Listed Building.
Rubble with freestone dressings and copings (but mainly rendered and painted), slate roof. Aligned roughly N-S with gable and facing sea. Shaped gables (similar to Holyhead market hall) with ball finials; former broad doorways covered during conversion to restaurant (added bay window to N). Long shallow extension to W side; attached gabled range to NE. Some remains of slipway mechanism to seaward side.
Believed to be the oldest surviving lifeboat house in Wales.
** Courtesy British Listed Buildings.
Anchor along Market Street in Holyhead
This anchor was presented to the town of Holyhead by the Stena Sealink Line in 1992.
The Celtic Gateway
The Celtic Gateway is a stainless steel pedestrian and cycle bridge, it was opened on 19th October 2006. It connects Holyhead's railway station and ferry terminal with the Market Street in the town centre. It crosses the Old Holyhead Harbour, the North Wales coastal railway line and the A5154 road, it is 160-metre (520 feet) in length.
Part of the Celtic Gateway
The Celtic Gateway is a stainless steel pedestrian and cycle bridge, it was opened on 19th October 2006. It connects Holyhead's railway station and ferry terminal with the Market Street in the town centre. It crosses the Old Holyhead Harbour, the North Wales coastal railway line and the A5154 road, it is 160-metre (520 feet) in length.
Artwork on the Celtic Gateway
The Celtic Gateway is a stainless steel pedestrian and cycle bridge, it was opened on 19th October 2006. It connects Holyhead's railway station and ferry terminal with the Market Street in the town centre. It crosses the Old Holyhead Harbour, the North Wales coastal railway line and the A5154 road, it is 160-metre (520 feet) in length.
Dutch navy memorial
The memorial overlooks the Outer Harbour at Newry Beach. The memorial, created in 2014, commemorates the presence of a section of the Dutch Navy in Holyhead during the Second World War.
Derelict Porth-y-felin House
Porth-y-felin House, originally known as Government House, was built in about 1849, it was used by the resident engineer of Holyhead breakwater. It was also used for some years as the harbourmasters residence. It is a Grade II listed building.
Derelict Soldier's Point House
Built in 1849, the Soldier's Point House was formerly the residence of the Government contractor for the construction of the nearby Holyhead breakwater. In about 1950 it became a hotel but then fell into disuse around the turn of the twenty-first century, and was then seriously damaged by a fire in 2011. It has been Grade II listed since July 1994.
SH2383 : Soldier's Point House, same view of the house before the fire in 2011.
Derelict outbuildings at Soldier's Point House
Built in 1849, the Soldier's Point House was formerly the residence of the Government contractor for the construction of the nearby Holyhead breakwater. In about 1950 it became a hotel but then fell into disuse around the turn of the twenty-first century, and was then seriously damaged by a fire in 2011. It has been Grade II listed since July 1994.
Castellated screen wall and tower at Soldier's Point House
Built in 1849, the Soldier's Point House was formerly the residence of the Government contractor for the construction of the nearby Holyhead breakwater. In about 1950 it became a hotel but then fell into disuse around the turn of the twenty-first century, and was then seriously damaged by a fire in 2011. It has been Grade II listed since July 1994.
Holyhead Breakwater and Mountain
At 1.7 miles long, it is the longest breakwater in the United Kingdom. Work began in 1845 and it was completed in 1873.
Holyhead Mountain is 722 feet high.
Graig Ddu is located at Grid Ref: SH2583 (Lat: 53.316433, Lng: -4.6280424)
Unitary Authority: Isle of Anglesey
Police Authority: North Wales
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Ferry: yes
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McKenzie Pier
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