Breaksea Point
Breaksea Point is a promontory at the edge of Gileston's Limpert Bay in the Vale of Glamorgan on the south coast of Wales. Breaksea Point has been is claimed as the southernmost point of mainland Wales, although that is also claimed of nearby Rhoose Point.[notes 1] The Welsh island of Flat Holm is about 1 km further south.
| Breaksea Point | |
|---|---|
 View from Breaksea Point | |
  Breaksea Point Location within the Vale of Glamorgan | |
| Principal area | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Barry |
| Postcode district | CF |
| Dialling code | 01446 |
| Police | South Wales |
| Fire | South Wales |
| Ambulance | Welsh |
| UK Parliament | |
| Senedd Cymru – Welsh Parliament | |
Notes
- By latitude calculation, Rhoose point may be a few metres further south. However, Breaksea Point has been fixed with the construction of a sea wall in 1958 in connection with sea defence for the establishment of Aberthaw "A" power station, whilst Rhoose Point, 4.42km to the east, is suffering from cliff erosion which technically changes its northing.
External links
- www.geograph.co.uk : photos of Breaksea Point and surrounding area
- Map sources for Breaksea Point
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