What is recorded here
King's Pier is shown as a ruins on the public map of Dorset. The saved point is the map point or the centre of its mapped shape.
King's Pier was originally built in the 19th century as a landing stage for royal visits and as a symbol of local prestige. It is connected to the British monarchy, particularly King William IV, and is important as a historical example of Victorian-era maritime infrastructure in Dorset.
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Photo: Mike Faherty · CC BY-SA 2.0