Survey Data
Reg No
21900901
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Social, Technical
Original Use
Pier/jetty
In Use As
Pier/jetty
Date
1840 - 1850
Coordinates
117091, 149894
Date Recorded
07/08/2008
Date Updated
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Description
L-plan limestone pier, built c. 1845. Coursed rusticated limestone battered walls, with supporting ramp to east elevation. Tarmacadam carriageway having cut limestone flagstones to walkway and fluted cast-iron bollards around edge. Tapered limestone capstans. Concrete steps to sea to west of pier, cut limestone steps to east.
Appraisal
This fine pier displays a high level of technical skill and craftsmanship in its construction. It retains original features such as limestone capstans, flagstones and kerbs. It is well integrated into the Shannon estuary coastline, forming an interesting focal point.