Pembrey Harbour pierhead:: OS grid SS4399 :: Geograph British Isles

SS4399 : Pembrey Harbour pierhead

near to Burry Port, Carmarthenshire/Sir Gaerfyrddin, Great Britain

Pembrey Harbour pierhead

Pembrey Harbour was built in 1819 to handle increasing traffic in coal from local mines. It proved not to be large enough to cope with the volume of coal and it also suffered severe siltation problems. It was finally abandoned in 1878. The walls of the western breakwater have been skilfully restored and the pierhead is now classified as an Ancient Monument of National Importance by Cadw, the historic environment service of the Welsh Assembly Government.

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2008

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Grid Square: SS4399, 12 images (more nearby)
Photographer: Bob Jones (find more nearby)
Image classification: Geograph
Date Taken: Monday, 24 March, 2008 (more nearby)
Submitted: Friday, 28 March, 2008
Category: Pier (more nearby)
Subject Location: OSGB36: SS 436 999 [100m precision]
WGS84: 51:40.5792N 4:15.7516W
Photographer Location: OSGB36: SS 436 999
View Direction: SOUTH (about 180 degrees)