What is recorded here
On the N bank of the Shannon estuary adjacent to Quay Island. Described by O’Sullivan (2001, 306) as a post-medieval ‘wooden jetty in estuarine clays S of Quay Island. Two rows of vertical posts, c. 26m in exposed length, possibly curves around to E below low water. Vertical posts, 15-25cm in diameter, spaced at intervals of 1.5-2m. February 1997.' (O'Sullivan 2001, 245, 306, Quay Island 3)
Compiled by: Mary Tunney
Date of upload: 21 August 2019
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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