Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
14742
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
25/07/1994
Date of Amendment
25/07/1994
Name of Property
South Pier
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Isle of Anglesey
Community
Holyhead
Town
Locality
Easting
225489
Northing
382680
Street Side
Location
To S of Admiralty Pier; reached via Turkey Shore Road.
Description
Broad Class
Maritime
Period
History
1820-21, by John Rennie (1761-1821), prominent engineer. In 1810 an Act of Parliament was passed which included much needed improvement to the harbour at Holyhead which had by that time become established as the principal port for communication with Ireland, in particular it was the station for the Post Office steam packets. This work involved the construction of the Admiralty Pier and lighthouse to the east of Salt Island and Harbour-Master’s Offices and Customs House, with later addition of the George IV Arch. The former dry dock to SW of South Pier was possibly the first in Wales.
Exterior
Masonry pier projects circa 100m northwards from harbour. Large squared masonry blocks. Square projection to NW side; pier broadens at SW angle (where there was formerly dry dock). Stone stairs down to water level and sloping revetted wall to seaward (E) side. Stone wall above beach defining rock zone.
Interior
Reason for designation
Listed as an integral part of this important harbour scheme designed by Rennie.
Group value with Admiralty Pier.
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