Survey Data
Reg No
30339007
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Social, Technical
Original Use
Harbour/dock/port
In Use As
Harbour/dock/port
Date
1780 - 1820
Coordinates
137359, 210309
Date Recorded
25/09/2009
Date Updated
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Description
Irregular-plan harbour, constructed c.1800. Comprising two mooring quays having squared limestone walls with inset steps providing access to water, ending in concrete-paved slipway to east and cobble-paved pier to west. Cast-iron bollards and concrete wall to pier. Painted stone bollards to harbour walls.
Appraisal
This extensive harbour is indicative of the importance of Kinvara as a fishing village as well as being representative of the technical and engineering skills of those who designed and executed it. Local limestone was used in its construction. The harbour, as a group with the adjacent warehouse, marks the location as a centre of trade.