Piers · Scottish Islands
Pier, St Mary's
Pier, St Mary's — category B listed building-listed pier in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Best time of year
- Summer
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Pier, St Mary's is a category B listed building-listed pier in scotland-islands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB46389). 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
Category B Date Added 16/09/1999 Local Authority Orkney Islands Planning Authority Orkney Islands Parish Holm NGR HY 47557 01310 Coordinates 347557, 1001310 — 1877, extended later. Long, low rectangular rubble pier, extended E at seaward end; chamfered concrete blocking course along E side; low, harled wall along W side with battered base; cemented surface; cemented slipway to E. — Constructed to meet the needs of the ever-growing herring fishing industry which had begun to peak circa 1829. By 1877, after many petitions for financial assistance, St Mary's finally obtained its deep-water pier where the herring catches could be landed. The booming trade, with accompanying increases in associated workers, was abruptly halted in 1914 when block ships were sunk across the fairway and Holmsound to protect the Grand Fleet in Scapa Flow from underwater German attack. Consequently, St Mary's lost its link to the North Sea fishing grounds and their associated wealth.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Pier, St Mary's is a category B listed building located in the Scottish Islands. It serves as a significant maritime structure, reflecting the architectural heritage of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 58.8959, -2.9118
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2RS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- wikidata: Q17827084 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pier, St Mary's?
- Pier, St Mary's is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2RS).
- Is Pier, St Mary's a listed building?
- Pier, St Mary's is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Pier, St Mary's free to visit?
- Yes, Pier, St Mary's is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pier, St Mary's?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2RS. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.