This building, standing isolated on Holyhead's rugged coast, was once a gunpowder store. The explosives were used to aid nearby quarrying, the stone of which went into building the Holyhead breakwater. The store is a conspicuous sight due to its curved roof.

October 6, 2021

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A good little shelter to look out across the sea or to shelter from the wind.

Manny & Daisy

September 1, 2025

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Great little building to stumble across when out hikinh.

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Elevation 70 m

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Location: Trearddur, Anglesey, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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