Condition

3
PIER
Post-Medieval
MHG11657
Highland

Description

Older timber pier found to north of newer concrete pier. Lattice of rotting wood wooden supports visible both upright and cross beams up to 2 m in length with iron bolts. No decking present. Concrete path no longer present on NW-SE alignment of pier whilst the L shaped end appears to be incorporated beneath the new pier.

Location

282967.00
899609.00
27700
57.9703064
-3.9801004

Submitted photographs

Image Date Caption User
Failed coastal defence 16/08/2021 Failed coastal defence calanaisczas
Failed coastal defence
Old/New Piers north side looking SE 06/02/2013 Old/New Piers north side looking SE training1
Old/New Piers north side looking SE
Pier north side looking SE 06/02/2013 Pier north side looking SE training1
Pier north side looking SE
New Pier with 'L' shape end south side looking SE 06/02/2013 New Pier with 'L' shape end south side looking SE training1
New Pier with 'L' shape end south side looking SE
Old/New Piers north side looking SE 06/02/2013 Old/New Piers north side looking SE training1
Old/New Piers north side looking SE

Submitted updates

Update id Date User
3623 16/08/2021 calanaisczas
Tidal state High
Site located? Unsure
Proximity to coast edge Intertidal
Coastally eroding? active sea erosion
Other threats Structural decay
Access easily accessible - no restrictions
943 06/02/2013 JonieCG
Tidal state Low
Site located? Yes
Proximity to coast edge Intertidal
Coastally eroding? active sea erosion; has eroded in the past
Coastal defence Yes
Threats structural damage/decay
Other threats sea erosion
Visibility above ground Highly visible (substantial remains)
Visibility in section Clearly visible in section
Access easily accessible - no restrictions
Local knowledge has local associations/history
Description Older timber pier found to north of newer concrete pier. Lattice of rotting wood wooden supports visible both upright and cross beams up to 2 m in length with iron bolts. No decking present. Concrete path no longer present on NW-SE alignment of pier whilst the L shaped end appears to be incorporated beneath the new pier.

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