One of 5 Capstans adjoining Gates to Entrance Lock, Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire

Coordinates

Latitude: 51.711 / 51°42'39"N

Longitude: -5.0399 / 5°2'23"W

OS Eastings: 190079

OS Northings: 205735

OS Grid: SM900057

Mapcode National: GBR G5.XBK3

Mapcode Global: VH1RY.L8G6

Plus Code: 9C3PPX66+92

Entry Name: One of 5 Capstans adjoining Gates to Entrance Lock

Listing Date: 20 August 1975

Last Amended: 22 February 1993

Grade: II

Source: Cadw

Source ID: 12863

Building Class: Transport

ID on this website: 300012863

Location: Two capstans flank lock-gate at S entry to dock, two flank N end of entrance lock and one more is nearby at N end of quay between lock and the marina basin.

County: Pembrokeshire

Community: Milford Haven (Aberdaugleddau)

Community: Milford Haven

Locality: The Docks

Built-Up Area: Milford Haven

Traditional County: Pembrokeshire

Tagged with: Capstan

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History

Made by the Butterley Co of Derbyshire for the new docks, constructed l874-88. One capstan is visible in the photograph of the first boat, the trawler 'Sybil', to enter the new dock 27.9.l888.

Exterior

l888 set of circular cast-iron capstans, hand-operated and designed to move entrance lock gate and caissons at exits from lock and from adjoining dry dock. Inscribed on the top 'l888 Butterley Company. Single Purchase-Peg In. Double Purchase-Peg out.'

Reasons for Listing

Group value with other listed items on quaysides at docks.

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One of 5 Capstans adjoining Gates to Entrance Lock

A Grade II Listed Building in Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire