Survey Data
Reg No
30410338
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Social, Technical
Original Use
Quay/wharf
In Use As
Quay/wharf
Date
1790 - 1830
Coordinates
137165, 216688
Date Recorded
04/09/2009
Date Updated
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Description
Double-sided L-plan quay having cut limestone walls, built c.1810. Single round-arched opening to quay having tooled cut stone voussoirs. Cut-stone steps leading to water, located to south elevation of north end. Storm wall to west elevation of quay. Cut-stone mooring posts to deck.
Appraisal
The construction of this quay in cut limestone blocks attests to high quality stonemasonry. The arched opening is an unusual feature and adds interest to the quay. Now that much of the commercial maritime activity has ceased the quay remains as an attractive and essential component of the locality. It is one of several coastal structures in the South Galway area, evidence of the importance of fishing and seaweed collection in the region.