Survey Data
Reg No
30410209
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Social, Technical
Original Use
Quay/wharf
In Use As
Quay/wharf
Date
1800 - 1840
Coordinates
132798, 213659
Date Recorded
26/08/2009
Date Updated
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Description
Limestone quay, built c.1820, having cut-stone jetty, and dressed stone back (south) wall, with rubble coping stones. Battered walls and flight of steps to jetty, turf deck, and circular-plan cut-stone mooring posts.
Appraisal
The construction of the quay in cut limestone blocks attests to high-quality stone masonry. Now that much of the commercial maritime activity has ceased, the quay remains as a reminder of the maritime heritage of the area. The dressed and cut stones create a pleasing contrast with each other.