Lighthouse Tower
Lighthouse Tower
Lighthouse Tower
Lighthouse Tower
Lighthouse Tower
Lighthouse Tower
Lighthouse Tower
Lighthouse Tower

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The octagonal tower of the lighthouse relates to the identity and morphology of the site. It emphasises the importance of the connection between land and sea and relates to panoramic views across Swansea Bay to lighthouses near and far. While acknowledging its sources directly, the steel upper sections are finished with copper coloured paint which relates to the metallurgical history and development of the lower Swansea Valley. The tower combines the old with the new and it has Victorian and Edwardian presence.
Title

Lighthouse Tower

Date

1987

Medium

steel, brass, polycarbonates & Portland stone

Accession number

SA1_DO_S214

Acquisition method

commissioned by Swansea Council

Work type

Sculpture

Owner

Swansea Council

Custodian

Swansea Council

Work status

extant

Unveiling date

3rd October 1987

Access

at all times

Inscription description

LIGHTHOUSE TOWER by Robert Conybear / Lighthouse tower was commissioned by / Swansea City Council who / acknowledge sponsorship from: / ALEXANDER TOWING Co. Ltd. / OVE ARUP AND PARTNERS / BATH AND PORTLAND STONE Ltd. / MILNER DELVAUX Ltd. / ROBERT M DOUGLAS HOLDINGS P.L.C. / LOVELL URBAN RENEWAL / SOUTH WALES ELECTRICITY BOARD / WELSH DEVELOPMENT AGENCY / Unveiled by the Right Worshipful the Lord Mayor / of Swansea Councillor H. W. Ayres J.P. / on 3rd October 1987

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Located at

Marine Walk, Swansea

SA1 1YZ

Located on the coastal promenade at the junction of Ocean Crescent and Marine Walk.