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Grid reference ST1868

near to Lavernock, The Vale of Glamorgan/Bro Morgannwg, Wales


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ST1868 : Cliff top path by Alan Hughes Cliff top path
In the distance clouds are gathering over Flat Holm.
ST1868 : Marconi - Kemp Plaque at Lavernock by Colin Smith Marconi - Kemp Plaque at Lavernock
Sited outside the church at Lavernock. The more famous Marconi sent his first overseas wireless transmission from here to Flat Holm in the Bristol Channel, about 5 kilometres to the south-east, in 1897.
ST1868 : Wales Coast Path by Eirian Evans Wales Coast Path
To the left there is a drop of 20+ metres to the sea at Ranny Bay.
ST1868 : Tower at Lavernock Point by Trevor Rickard Tower at Lavernock Point
Looking south along the coast path towards Steepholm island (right) and Flatholm island (left). On the right is a small tower - not sure what it might have been used for.
ST1868 : Cliffs west of Lavernock Point by Dylan Moore Cliffs west of Lavernock Point
The Blue Lias here dips slightly south-westward, and successively higher limestone bands form ridges on the beach.
ST1868 : View towards Lavernock by Stephen McKay View towards Lavernock
The field is adjacent to the Wales Coast Path which passes through the trees to the left. Ahead is Lavernock Point and the Bristol Channel.
ST1868 : Lavernock Point by Penny Mayes Lavernock Point
On May 13, 1897, Marconi transmitted the first wireless signals over water from the top of this cliff to Flatholm Island (out of shot, that's Steep Holm in the distance).
ST1868 : Looking out to sea from Lavernock Point by Gareth James Looking out to sea from Lavernock Point
Flat Holm and Steep Holm islands are visible.
ST1868 : St.Lawrence Church, Lavernock by Alan Hughes St.Lawrence Church, Lavernock
An interesting insight: LinkExternal link
ST1868 : Lavernock Point nature reserve (set of 3 images) by Gareth James Lavernock Point nature reserve (set of 3 images)
ST1868 : Headland north of Lavernock Point by Dylan Moore Headland north of Lavernock Point
Here red Keuper Marl emerges from under the pale green Blue Anchor Formation. Together these are part of the "Mercia Mudstone Group".
ST1868 : Lavernock Point by Steve Chapple Lavernock Point
Looking across the Bristol Channel to the islands of Flat Holm and Steep Holm.

 
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