Maritime History

Holyhead Breakwater

Holyhead Breakwater is situated at the north-western end of Holyhead in Anglesey in Wales. The Victorian structure, which is 1.71 miles (2.75 km) long, is the longest breakwater in the United Kingdom. The breakwater, which is accessible in good weather, has a promenade on top which leads out to the Holyhead Breakwater Lighthouse. It is a Grade II* listed structure.

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See also

• ▸Bean Rock Lighthouse
• ▸Heterosmilax
• ▸History of radar

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