The pier of Holyhead is admirably constructed. It is built on a small island north of the harbour, called Inys-halen, and combines in an eminent degree the requisites of security and accommodation in a work of such importance to the interests of trade. The foundation was laid in 1809, under fortunate auspices; and the grand object, which had been so long and anxiously cherished, was happily accomplished, under the able direction of Mr. Rennie, within a comparatively short period. It has a depth of four fathoms water, so that vessels of heavy burden can ride at anchor in perfect safety. At the extremity is a lighthouse, finely proportioned, substantially built, and highly ornamental as well as useful to the pier and harbour. The pier extends a thousand feet in length; and close adjoining to it are the Custom-house, with several respectable family houses, among which are those for the harbour-master and resident engineers. The lighthouse contains twenty lamps and reflectors, at an elevation of more than fifty feet above the sea, and exhibiting in every direction a steady blaze of light. At the present time, works for improving and enlarging the harbour are proceeding on a very extensive scale, and bid fair, upon completion, to render Holyhead one of the first harbours of the United Kingdom. [Illustration: BRIDGE TO THE SOUTH STACK LIGHTHOUSE. (near Holyhead.)] THE SOUTHSTACK LIGHTHOUSE, HOLYHEAD. "Approaching it from the water, its singular aspect, its wild site and deserted air--the lighthouse towering seventy feet in height--the neat, comfortable dwellings close under its guardian wing--the sounds of life and industry mingled with the lashing of the sea--and the cry of innumerable birds, ever circling above and around--were altogether of so unwonted a character, that, had I been transported to the antipodes, I could not have felt more unfeigned surprise."--ROSCOE. Few objects on the British coast excite more individual interest than the subject of this illustration. The singularity of its position, the difficulties which attended its erection, the grand objects of humanity to which it has been made subservient, are all calculated to interest the heart, and afford scope for the imagination.