Survey Data
Reg No
30407708
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Technical
Original Use
Quay/wharf
In Use As
Quay/wharf
Date
1860 - 1900
Coordinates
81769, 229269
Date Recorded
03/09/2008
Date Updated
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Description
L-plan quay, built c.1880, extending into Cuan Chill Chiaráin [Kilkieran Bay] with store to south. Comprises massed concrete work to main quay area (east and west elevations) with battered east and north elevations, irregular granite rubblework with drainage apertures to south. Two sets of dressed granite steps and galvanised metal ladders inset to quay wall. Concrete to quay surface with single dressed limestone mooring post, iron mooring rings and recent galvanised railings.
Appraisal
This striking quayside was built to protect the local fishing boats from the ravages of the sea and forms an important part of the character of the small sandy bay which it defends.