Eglinton Dock, harbour in County Galway

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What is recorded here

Rectangular plan dock, built c.1845, of limestone block construction. Pecked limestone block coping stones to sides, and roughly coursed rubble stone slipway. Limestone mooring posts to east and west, with modern paving. Cast-iron gate/loading winch located to east side.

Sited in a prominent position on the east bank of the river Corrib, this dock displays fine workmanship in its construction. Clearly intended for very heavy loads, its presence is testament to the maritime heritage of the city, especially prior to the development of rail links. The dock now performs a social function as a mooring area for pleasure boats and tourist cruise boats.

From the Buildings of Ireland (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) record 30309003

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