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Harbour Wharfs And Piers Including The Two Light-houses (one Disused)

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Harbour Wharfs And Piers Including The Two Light-houses (one Disused) — Grade II* listed building-listed museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Harbour Wharfs And Piers Including The Two Light-houses (one Disused) is a Grade II* listed building-listed museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1143383). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.

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Heritage listing

Details This list entry was subjected to a Minor Enhancement 31 May 2024 to amend details in the description, name and address and reformat the text to current standards SW 54 SW 1/280 Harbour wharfs and piers including the two lighthouses (Formerly listed as Harbour wharfs and piers including the two light-houses (one disused)) 4.6.52. II* Smeaton's Pier to the north east of the harbour was built between 1767 and 1770, designed by John Smeaton. In the design the attractive squat lighthouse at the end of this pier is of coursed granite ashlar, octagonal form on large square plinth, domed metal roof and iron railed balcony. It is largely used as a lighthouse. Smeaton's Pier was lengthened 1888- 90 and at its head is a small octagonal lighthouse. Including the West Pier which was erected in 1894 for shipping roadstone from a local quarry. Also including the harbour wharfs along north and west harbour, ramped walls and slipways. Listing NGR: SW5208840784 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 68910 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Place summary

Harbour Wharfs and Piers, including the two lighthouses (one disused), are located in St. Ives, South-West England. This site is designated as a Grade II* listed building, highlighting its architectural and historical significance.

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Coordinates
50.2150, -5.4764
District
Cornwall
Parish
St. Ives
Postcode
TR26 1PS
Parliamentary constituency
St Ives
Official site
gallery38.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Harbour Wharfs And Piers Including The Two Light-houses (one Disused)?
Harbour Wharfs And Piers Including The Two Light-houses (one Disused) is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR26 1PS), in the parish of St. Ives.
Is Harbour Wharfs And Piers Including The Two Light-houses (one Disused) a listed building?
Harbour Wharfs And Piers Including The Two Light-houses (one Disused) is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
How do I get to Harbour Wharfs And Piers Including The Two Light-houses (one Disused)?
Drivers can navigate to postcode TR26 1PS. It sits within the St Ives parliamentary constituency.