Description

Pier of mediaeval origin, rebuilt in stone 1559, further rebuilding 1573+, and again after 1613; largely destroyed 1655, rebuilt 1656 with stone from castle; repaired after 1678; again 1722; extended and partly rebuilt Walter Bain 1785-9; repairs after damage 1823, much rebuilding and improvement George Rae 1845-6. Concrete terminal to pier 1900, bringing total length to 880'; partly rubble, partly block ashlar in both vertical and horizontal courses. Cross pier early 18th century damaged and partly rebuilt 1712 and 1727, largely rebuilt at latter date; inner harbour formed by 1728, new lockgates 1787, much rebuilding and new gates 1819-20. (Washed away 1902).

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q17570628

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Recommended Books

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  Worcestershire Revised Edition (Buildings of England) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Listed Buildings: The Law and Practice of History Buildings, Ancient Monuments and Conservation Areas
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  Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990
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  Yorkshire West Riding: Leeds, Bradford and the North (Pevsner Architectural Guides / Buildings of England)
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  Old House Handbook 2 Books Bundle Collection (Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair,Old House Eco Handbook: A Practical Guide to Retrofitting for Energy-Efficiency & Sustainability)
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  For the Record