Scott Memorial Lighthouse Roath Park Cardiff 2
by Steve Purnell
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Scott Memorial Lighthouse Roath Park Cardiff 2
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Steve Purnell
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The Scott Memorial Lighthouse stands in Roath Park Lake in Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom. The lighthouse was erected in 1915 in memory of Captain Robert Falcon Scott and his companions who died whilst trying to reach the South Pole in 1912.
I spent many days fishing on the banks of the lake at Roath Park in Cardiff in my youth and this place holds many memories for me.
Roath Park (Welsh: Parc y Rhath) Cardiff, Wales, is one of Cardiff's most popular parks, owned by Cardiff County Council and managed by the Parks Section. It retains a classic Victorian atmosphere and has many facilities. The park has recently been awarded the prestigious Green Flag award to recognise its high quality and its importance to Cardiff. Roath Park has widely diverse environments across the park.
The park was built on 130 acres (0.53 km2) of reformed bogland, known then as a malarial bog, and includes a 30-acre (120,000 m2) lake 1.3 miles (2.1 km) around, formed by the damming of the Nant Fawr stream. It is a popular facility for fishing and rowing. There are four islands within a conservation area, home to many water birds. The main park includes a large playground, floral displays, the glasshouse conservatory and recreational areas.
I spent many days in my youth fishing from the banks of the lake at Roath Park in Cardiff and it holds many happy memories for me.
Roath park occupies a long strip of land stretching from Cyncoed in the north to Roath towards the southeast. The park is divided into several parts along the Roath Brook, Nant Fawr. From north to south; The Wild Gardens, Roath Park Lake, Botanical Gardens, Rose Gardens, Pleasure Gardens, Roath Park Recreation Ground, Roath Brook Gardens, Roath Mill Gardens and Waterloo Gardens. (Courtesy of Wikipedia)
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November 5th, 2014
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