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Timber ponds information board

A close-up shot of the board at Kelburn Park NS3474 : Timber ponds information board. The timber ponds extend along the estuary mudflats from Kelburn in Port Glasgow to Langbank, a distance of around three miles. They were created in the early 18th century to store and season timber imported from Europe and North America. Timber including pitch pine, yellow pine and oak were in great demand by the local shipbuilders in Port Glasgow. The ponds fell into disuse in the early 19th century.