Monkstone Lighthouse

The Monkstone Lighthouse is situated on the coast of Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom.

• The lighthouse can be accessed via a public road leading to the lighthouse site.

History

Built in 1839, the Monkstone Lighthouse has played a significant role in maritime navigation for nearly two centuries.

Architecture and Construction Materials

The tower height of the lighthouse is approximately 13 meters (43 feet), while its focal height reaches 13 meters.

The lighthouse features a characteristic white light with a range of 13 nautical miles, visible every 5 seconds.

The light's sequence is reported to be "Fl" with a reference number of A 5428.

Current Status

The Monkstone Lighthouse remains an active aid to navigation, although its operations may have been automated at some point in the past.

Heritage Status

No specific heritage status information is available for this lighthouse.