[3] The structure, which sits on the outer of two islands off Mumbles Head, is clearly visible from any point along the five mile sweep of Swansea Bay.

Along with the nearby lifeboat station, it is the most photographed landmark in the village.

The tower has two tiers and initially two open coal fire lights were displayed.

[4] In 1905, an occulting mechanism, where the light was made to flash, was fitted.

[4] In 1995, the main light was replaced and an array of solar panels and emergency monitoring equipment were added.