Survey Data
Reg No
32007029
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Historical, Technical
Original Use
Harbour/dock/port
In Use As
Harbour/dock/port
Date
1820 - 1840
Coordinates
169003, 336236
Date Recorded
06/08/2004
Date Updated
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Description
C-plan limestone harbour wall, built c. 1830, with slipway to south-east corner and returning squared limestone quay walls along river bank to east and west. Roughly-squared and coursed limestone walling. Limestone paving to quay surface, now largely grass covered and having variety of painted metal mooring posts. Situated at north of carpark, with Garavogue river to south-east.
Appraisal
This well-built harbour berth displays high levels of technical skill and craftsmanship. It is an important visual reminder of Sligo's historic role as one of Ireland's busiest nineteenth century ports. As many of the quayside buildings have been altered or replaced, it constitutes a particularly important survival.