Survey Data

Reg No

40903211


Rating

Regional


Categories of Special Interest

Social, Technical


Original Use

Quay/wharf


In Use As

Quay/wharf


Date

1840 - 1860


Coordinates

179961, 423419


Date Recorded

27/05/2014


Date Updated

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Description

Quay, built c.1850, on north bank of mouth of Clady River. Pink granite and limestone coursed rubble walls with concrete parapet and deck, having granite and concrete steps leading to water. Cast-iron bollards and mooring posts to deck. Located to south of Bunbeg, overlooked by buildings.

Appraisal

A modest quay, built in the mid-nineteenth century, possibly during the Great Famine, by Lord George Hill, landlord of Gweedore, It is of considerable significance for its key role in the maritime economy of the area.