Piers · North Wales
Admiralty Pier (Including Sea Wall Between Salt Island Bridge and George Iv Arch), Salt Island
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Admiralty Pier (Including Sea Wall Between Salt Island Bridge and George Iv Arch), Salt Island — Grade II listed building-listed pier in wales-north, United Kingdom.
Malcolm Neal — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Best time of year
- Summer
- Nearest railway station
- Holyhead · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Admiralty Pier, you can reach it via Holyhead railway station, which is 1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is LL65 1DR, and entry is free. Please note that wheelchair access is limited.
About
Admiralty Pier (Including Sea Wall Between Salt Island Bridge and George Iv Arch), Salt Island is a Grade II listed building-listed pier in wales-north, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 14757). 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
Reason for designation: Listed as an integral part of this important harbour scheme designed by Rennie. Group value. History: In 1810 an Act of Parliament was passed which included much needed improvement to the harbour at Holyhead which had by that time become established as the principal port for communication with Ireland, in particular it was the station for the Post Office steam packets. This work involved the construction of the Admiralty Pier and lighthouse to the east of Salt Island and Harbour-Master’s Offices and Customs House, with later addition of the George IV Arch. Exterior: Stone pier, 1810-1821 by John Rennie Senior, engineer. Approximately 500m long (from Salt Island Bridge, including facing and consolidating walls on Salt Island). Large squared masonry blocks. Square projection to SE side; pier broadens at E end at lighthouse. Stone stairs down to water level on S side, and sloping revetted wall to seaward (N) side, above which is wall circa 2m high with walkway (metal handrail). Location: At NE end of Victoria Road, projecting E into harbour.
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Place summary
Admiralty Pier, located in Holyhead, North Wales, is a Grade II listed building. It includes the sea wall between Salt Island Bridge and George IV Arch, serving as a notable structure in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 53.3143, -4.6224
- District
- Isle of Anglesey
- Parish
- Holyhead
- Postcode
- LL65 1DR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ynys Môn
- Nearest railway station
- Holyhead — 1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q29492577 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Admiralty Pier (Including Sea Wall Between Salt Island Bridge and George Iv Arch), Salt Island?
- Admiralty Pier (Including Sea Wall Between Salt Island Bridge and George Iv Arch), Salt Island is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL65 1DR), in the parish of Holyhead.
- What is Admiralty Pier (Including Sea Wall Between Salt Island Bridge and George Iv Arch), Salt Island?
- Admiralty Pier (Including Sea Wall Between Salt Island Bridge and George Iv Arch), Salt Island — Grade II listed building-listed pier in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Admiralty Pier (Including Sea Wall Between Salt Island Bridge and George Iv Arch), Salt Island?
- The nearest railway station is Holyhead, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL65 1DR.
- Is Admiralty Pier (Including Sea Wall Between Salt Island Bridge and George Iv Arch), Salt Island a listed building?
- Admiralty Pier (Including Sea Wall Between Salt Island Bridge and George Iv Arch), Salt Island is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Admiralty Pier (Including Sea Wall Between Salt Island Bridge and George Iv Arch), Salt Island free to visit?
- Yes, Admiralty Pier (Including Sea Wall Between Salt Island Bridge and George Iv Arch), Salt Island is free to enter.
- How do I get to Admiralty Pier (Including Sea Wall Between Salt Island Bridge and George Iv Arch), Salt Island?
- The nearest railway station is Holyhead, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL65 1DR.