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New Pier

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New Pier
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L-plan limestone pier, built c. 1845. Coursed rusticated limestone battered walls, with supporting ramp to east elevation. Tarmacadam carriageway having cut limestone flagstones to walkway and fluted cast-iron bollards around edge. Tapered limestone capstans. Concrete steps to sea to west of pier, cut limestone steps to east.
This fine pier displays a high level of technical skill and craftsmanship in its construction. It retains original features such as limestone capstans, flagstones and kerbs. It is well integrated into the Shannon estuary coastline, forming an interesting focal point.

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