2018
SD3218 : End of the pier tramway
taken 6 years ago, near to Southport, Sefton, England
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End of the pier tramway
Southport Pier :: SD3317
The pier, although shortened in 1897 compared with its fullest extent in 1868, is still Britain's second longest, after Southend on Sea, with a length of approximately 1 kilometre. The gradual receding of the shoreline since it was built in 1860 means that even at a spring high tide no more than half its length is above water, and at extreme low tide the sea can be up to 3 kilometres beyond the present pier end.
The pier is listed grade 2 (list entry 1379746) although I am surprised it is not at least grade 2* given its historical interest.