History

1820-21, by John Rennie (1761-1821), prominent engineer. In 1810 an Act of Parliament was passed which included much needed improvement to the harbour at Holyhead which had by that time become established as the principal port for communication with Ireland, in particular it was the station for the Post Office steam packets. This work involved the construction of the Admiralty Pier and lighthouse to the east of Salt Island and Harbour-Master’s Offices and Customs House, with later addition of the George IV Arch. The former dry dock to SW of South Pier was possibly the first in Wales.

Exterior

Masonry pier projects circa 100m northwards from harbour. Large squared masonry blocks. Square projection to NW side; pier broadens at SW angle (where there was formerly dry dock). Stone stairs down to water level and sloping revetted wall to seaward (E) side. Stone wall above beach defining rock zone.

Reasons for Listing

Listed as an integral part of this important harbour scheme designed by Rennie.

Group value with Admiralty Pier.

External Links

• Cadwr Listing
• Wikidata Q29492562

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Recommended Books

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  Listed Buildings and Other Heritage Assets
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  London 1: The City of London: City of London v. 1 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Historic Environment Law: Planning, Listed Buildings, Monuments, Conservation Areas and Objects by Harwood, Richard (2012) Paperback
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  Farrow & Ball How to Decorate: Transform your home with paint & paper
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  [(Shropshire)] [By (author) Nikolaus Pevsner] published on (January, 1958)
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  Liverpool: Pevsner City Guide (Pevsner Architectural Guides: City Guides)