Porth Dafarch
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Porth Dafarch is a small bay on the west coast of Anglesey in North Wales. The inlet is on the west side of Holy Island, Anglesey about 2 mi southwest of Holyhead and 1.5 mi northwest of Trearddur Bay
Beach at Porth Dafarch
Meta-sedimentary rock forms the bay of Porth Dafarch
Holyhead Breakwater
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Holyhead Breakwater is situated at the north-western end of Holyhead in Anglesey in Wales. The Victorian structure, which is 1.71 miles long, is the longest breakwater in the United Kingdom. The break
Porth Dafarch
…would use the sheltered bay to set sail for Dublin in Ireland. However, with the commencement of a steam service in 1822 (and the construction of the Holyhead Breakwater), Porth Dafarch was no longer required as an alternative port. The old customs post can still be seen, dating from 1819. It allowed mail and passengers…
Holyhead Breakwater and Lighthouse.
Remains of the breakwater railway.
The breakwater in the distance over the harbour.
The breakwater encompassing Holyhead Marina.