Piers · Central Scotland
Pier, Limekilns
In or near Limekilns.
Pier, Limekilns — category C listed building-listed pier in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Bill Kasman — 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
- Rosyth · 3.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Pier in Limekilns, the nearest railway station is Rosyth, located 3.9 km away. Entry to the pier is free, but please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is KY11 3HH.
About
Pier, Limekilns is a category C listed building-listed pier in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB3729). 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 C Date Added 19/12/1979 Local Authority Fife Planning Authority Fife Parish Dunfermline NGR NT 07496 83308 Coordinates 307496, 683308 — 18th century. Wide pier of dry, coursed sandstone boulders. Stone steps to E. 19th century central shelter wall on pier. — Limekilns was the medieval port for Dunfermline. It continued to be used as a commercial port until the mid 19th century when it was superseded by the improved harbour at Charlestown.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Pier in Limekilns is a category C listed building located in central Scotland. It serves as a notable example of a historic pier, reflecting the region's maritime heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 56.0337, -3.4861
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY11 3HH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dunfermline and Dollar
- Nearest railway station
- Rosyth — 3.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q56614953 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pier, Limekilns?
- Pier, Limekilns is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY11 3HH).
- What is Pier, Limekilns?
- Pier, Limekilns — category C listed building-listed pier in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Pier, Limekilns?
- The nearest railway station is Rosyth, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode KY11 3HH.
- Is Pier, Limekilns a listed building?
- Pier, Limekilns is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Pier, Limekilns free to visit?
- Yes, Pier, Limekilns is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pier, Limekilns?
- The nearest railway station is Rosyth, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KY11 3HH.