Condition

6
Harbour, pier, tunnel, cottages
Post-Medieval, Modern
58902
SMR1050160
Scottish Borders

Description

The harbour at Cove occupies a tidal inlet enclosed on three sides by high cliffs. It has a long history as a landing place and port. The present harbour works date to the early-mid 19th C and comprise of one straight and one angled pier, enclosing the bay. Land access to the bay is gained via a tunnel cut through the headland. The harbour remains in use. Two single storied cottages stand on the angled pier. Of late 18th- early 19th C date, the cottages are now ruinous and unoccupied: both are listed. Two seasonally occupied house stand at the east end of the bay (See SB39 & 40). See also SB37 & 38. NT77SE59.01: Harbour Cottage East NT77SE59.02: Tunnel ('Mine'), Listed B NT77SE59.03: Harbour Cottage West NT77SE59.04: North Pier, Listed B NT77SE59.05: South Pier, Listed B NT77SE59.06: 'Cellars'- indeterminate remains NT77SE59.07: Tidal cave- indeterminate remains ShoreUPDATE 27-10-2015: As described. There is a modest rock armour coastal defence defending the coast edge on the seaward end of the tunnel. The harbour walls are generally sound, although there is some evidence of erosion of the mortar and sandstone. Part of the harbour wall is carved from sandstone bedrock. The harbour is in use. The pair of cottages on the harbour wall are in better condition than described. They have new chimneys, sound roofs and are weather tight. Both are used for storage.

Location

378471.00
671719.00
27700
55.9380379
-2.3462095

Submitted photographs

Image Date Caption User
Recent slope failure on west side of harbour, looking W 27/10/2015 Recent slope failure on west side of harbour, looking W training1
Recent slope failure on west side of harbour, looking W
End of harbour wall in good condition, looking E 27/10/2015 End of harbour wall in good condition, looking E training1
End of harbour wall in good condition, looking E
Deterioration of harbour wall on west side 27/10/2015 Deterioration of harbour wall on west side training1
Deterioration of harbour wall on west side
Occupied houses on east side of harbour, looking E 27/10/2015 Occupied houses on east side of harbour, looking E training1
Occupied houses on east side of harbour, looking E
Harbour cottages looking NW 27/10/2015 Harbour cottages looking NW training1
Harbour cottages looking NW
Harbour cottages, looking W 27/10/2015 Harbour cottages, looking W training1
Harbour cottages, looking W
Harbour cottages, looking N 27/10/2015 Harbour cottages, looking N training1
Harbour cottages, looking N
Closer view of harbour cottages, looking SE 27/10/2015 Closer view of harbour cottages, looking SE training1
Closer view of harbour cottages, looking SE
Situation of harbour cottages, looking SE 27/10/2015 Situation of harbour cottages, looking SE training1
Situation of harbour cottages, looking SE

Submitted updates

Update id Date User
2283 27/10/2015 training1
Tidal state High
Site located? Yes
Proximity to coast edge Coast edge
Threats structural damage/decay
Visibility above ground Highly visible (substantial remains)
Access accessible on foot (footpath)
Local knowledge is well known; is well visited; has local associations/history
Description The harbour at Cove occupies a tidal inlet enclosed on three sides by high cliffs. It has a long history as a landing place and port. The present harbour works date to the early-mid 19th C and comprise of one straight and one angled pier, enclosing the bay. Land access to the bay is gained via a tunnel cut through the headland. The harbour remains in use. Two single storied cottages stand on the angled pier. Of late 18th- early 19th C date, the cottages are now ruinous and unoccupied: both are listed. Two seasonally occupied house stand at the east end of the bay (See SB39 & 40). See also SB37 & 38. NT77SE59.01: Harbour Cottage East NT77SE59.02: Tunnel ('Mine'), Listed B NT77SE59.03: Harbour Cottage West NT77SE59.04: North Pier, Listed B NT77SE59.05: South Pier, Listed B NT77SE59.06: 'Cellars'- indeterminate remains NT77SE59.07: Tidal cave- indeterminate remains ShoreUPDATE 27-10-2015: As described. There is a modest rock armour coastal defence defending the coast edge on the seaward end of the tunnel. The harbour walls are generally sound, although there is some evidence of erosion of the mortar and sandstone. Part of the harbour wall is carved from sandstone bedrock. The harbour is in use. The pair of cottages on the harbour wall are in better condition than described. They have new chimneys, sound roofs and are weather tight. Both are used for storage.
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