What is recorded here

Stone-built pier, built c. 1840. Rock-faced squared-and-snecked stone walling, limestone coping. Storm wall to north. Concrete surface to pier. Tooled limestone steps to water. Granite bollards; cast-iron bollard embossed with "CH GIL" and hallmark of James Shekleton Ironworks, Dundalk; cast-iron lamp standards with scrolled detailing. Running eastwards into Carlingford Lough, forms harbour with corresponding pier to east.

This fine pier attests to the technical adeptness of marine architects in the nineteenth-century. Possibly built from funds allocated for pier building around 1840, the pier and its associated harbour and quay continue in use, forming an interesting group with the corresponding slightly later pier to the east. It is an integral part of Carlingford's rich architectural heritage. Further interest is added by the cast-iron lamp standards and bollard.

This does not grant access. Most recorded buildings are privately owned; view them only from public ground unless the owner allows entry.