History

The quay walls are probably c1810-1820, and are shown on Wood's map of the town of 1834. With surviving warehouses close to the river, they are an important reminder of the significance of maritime trade in the growth and development of Cardigan, especially during the C19. The port had been ranked ninth amongst the leading ports handling coastal trade of England and Wales (excluding London) in 1775-1780, and in 1835, 291 ships belonged to the port. Imports included timber from North America and Norway, coal and culm, manufactured goods, whilst agricultural produce dominated the export trade. The port maintained a role in maritime trade until the arrival of the railway in the later C19, and the subsequent silting up of the estuary.

Exterior

Quay walls. Built of dressed narrow blocks of local stone and capped with big slabs. In plan, the walls curve round the angle of slipway and main river frontage, and there is a further curved offset alongside the slipway, where there is also a flight of steps alongside the wall.

Reasons for Listing

Listed as a well preserved section of early C19 wharf walls, which are a fine example of their type, and which are of historic interest as indicating the importance of coastal trade to the economy of Cardigan.

External Links

• Cadwr Listing
• Wikidata Q29508027

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Recommended Books

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  Specifications for Building Conservation: Volume 1: External Structure: Practical Examples v. 2
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  Department for Communities Listed Historic Buildings of Northern Ireland: Information Guide for the 2nd Survey of Historic Buildings
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  Historic Environment Law: Planning, Listed Buildings, Monuments, Conservation Areas and Objects by Harwood, Richard (2012) Paperback
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  Yorkshire: York and the East Riding (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Somerset: North and Bristol: The Buildings of England (Pevsner Architectural Guides) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Berkshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)