Survey Data
Reg No
32400705
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Historical, Technical
Original Use
Harbour/dock/port
In Use As
Harbour/dock/port
Date
1830 - 1850
Coordinates
158152, 341798
Date Recorded
31/08/2004
Date Updated
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Description
Harbour, built c. 1840. Pier turning through 135 degrees to north-east, rubble stone slightly-battered quay walling, rubble stone sea wall, stone steps to water set at angle, grass and stone slab paving. Single-storey stone boathouse, built c. 1840, to north; pitched slate roof, concrete verge cappings; uncoursed rubble stone walling, squared flush quoins; segmental-headed door opening to slipway, dressed stone voussoirs. Various cut-limestone mooring posts throughout. Drumcliff Bay to south.
Appraisal
Designed by the engineer, Alexander Nimmo (1783-1832), this finely-crafted harbour displays a high degree of technical skill in its design and masonry construction and is a handsome representative of the small coastal fishing harbour typology. The harbour, although with some recent modifications, is well preserved through continuous use. Fine detailing, such as cut limestone steps and mooring posts, represent important original survivals. The simple and well-constructed boat house is also of considerable interest. The harbour structures make an attractive group along with the, now derelict, coastguard station to the north-west.