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19th Apr 2022  12:30  by Cactus_Chris

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There are two ways to see this monument. Either park in Turkey Shore Road and climb the hill (I tried this but there was a barrier blocking the entrance), or park in Harbour View off Priory Lane off Ffordd Tudur. From there the monument is visible across someone's private garden, but still perfectly visible. If you are able to approach from the footpath up the hill bear in mind you are basically stood right outside someones back garden too.

Skinners Monument, Anglesey [ /TP8958] Skinners Monument, Anglesey [ /TP8958]©Cactus_Chris

31st May 2018  10:50  by Ant1974

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13th May 2017  14:30  by Dumfriesmike

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Great views over the harbour

24th Apr 2017  14:29  by VinceTP

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4th Aug 2016  19:34  by thejackrustles

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Spotted whilst trig bagging in the area, never know what the protocol is for an IS, I go with I spotted it, managed to grab a photo, job done.

Skinners Monument ©thejackrustles

4th Aug 2016  19:15  by gerryu2

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spotted while passing

29th Mar 2016  06:52  by srichy20

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bagged from the Car whilst checking in to Irish Ferries at dawn.

13th Sep 2015  17:48  by peregrinus

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seen from road

13th Sep 2015  17:48  by jonglew

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Captain John MacGregor Skinner born New Jersey, USA, c.1760. He lost an arm while fighting with the Royal Navy in the American War of Independence, lost an eye while serving in the Caribbean. On leaving the navy, he joined the Post Office service. Moving to Holyhead, he became master of packet ships crossing the Irish Sea and campaigned for improvements to the service and the ships’ condition. Died in 1832 when he was washed overboard from his ship The Escape. Monument raised by public subscription.

Skinners Monument TP8958©jonglew

6th Jul 2015  09:54  by CJO

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Raining. Viewed from the adjacent housing. Prominently sited looking out over the harbour.

Skinners Monument

17th May 2015  14:47  by Keith Stevens

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Photo from the lorry park. The Turkey Shore bolt (gone) is 8 metres from the monument, in a rock.

Skinners Monument

15th May 2015  19:30  by rupertal

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24th Jun 2014  14:12  by catman

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Pleasant monument

16th Jun 2014  13:04  by Griefmiester

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Parking next door while waiting for ferry to Dublin

10th Jun 2014  10:31  by Brisey

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The pillar overlooks the waiting area for the ferry to Dublin Port.

TP8958 As viewed from my campervan in the ferry waiting area.

12th Oct 2013  15:00  by Mickandkim

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Nice Mon

28th Jun 2013  08:51  by lonesome_cowboy_burt

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Accessed via the steps from the road to the long stay car park

9th Apr 2013  12:48  by tigger4242

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Easy to find

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21st Oct 2012  12:32  by Pharisee

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Photographed this one whilst en-route to the South Pier.

Skinner's Monument ©Pharisee

5th Sep 2012  17:09  by Meirion

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This is the main reason I came to Holyhead today. Unfortunately the nearby geocache had been muggled! Nice views from the top of the outcrop over the harbour.

Skinners Monument as seen from the town ©Meirion
Skinners Monument ©Meirion
Skinners Monument ©Meirion
Info sign at bottom of footpath up to monument ©Meirion

29th Jul 2012  09:15  by Dusty

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Captain John McGregor Skinner was born Pirth Amboy, New Jersey in 1760. Joined the Royal Navy in 1776 as a Midshipman on the HMS Phoenix. Lost his right arm below the elbow. After the War of Independance returned with family to Bristol. Became Captain of Mail Packet Ships. In 1799 bwecame Senior Captain of Mail Packets in Holyhead.Died in 1832 when he wsa lost at sea off of the South Stack.

Mrs Dusty & Monument
Monument
Plaque

14th Apr 2012  18:35  by Triggers

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overlooks the ferry port