Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
85255
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
26/08/2005
Date of Amendment
26/08/2005
Name of Property
Dock Basin
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Flintshire
Community
Connah's Quay
Town
Deeside
Locality
Connah's Quay
Easting
329401
Northing
369896
Street Side
NW
Location
Dock Road leads from the W end of the High Street towards the quayside, the dock basin off its NW side on a sharp bend.
Description
Broad Class
Period
History
The dock basin was built in the early C19 and is shown on the Tithe map of 1839. It was originally used for exporting coal, the quay subsequently attracting ship-builders such as Ferguson, McCallum & Baird. On the Ordnance Survey of 1870, cranes and railways are marked along its sides. The style of the masonry suggests it was re-faced in the late C19.
Exterior
A large 3-sided dock basin, the 4th side open to the Dee Estuary. The 3 sides are lined by large blocks of snecked stone with flat stone copings, continuing as flagstone paving to the S side.
Interior
Reason for designation
Listed for its special interest as a little-altered estuarine dock basin, reflecting a growth in industrial exports in the C19. Group value with the Old Quay House Inn and its former barn.
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