Piers · Scottish Islands
Pier, Ollaberry
Pier, Ollaberry — category B listed building-listed pier in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Stuart Wilding — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
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, Ollaberry is a category B listed building-listed pier in scotland-islands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB44564). 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 26/03/1997 Local Authority Shetland Islands Planning Authority Shetland Islands Parish Northmaven NGR HU 36586 80497 Coordinates 436586, 1180497 — 19th century. Harl-pointed random rubble pier with tapered plan projecting SE from shore, angled at mid point and projecting S into bay. Flagged edging with remains of iron rings to E side; articulated around steps inset at S end; cast-iron derrick constructed around timber post. Harl-pointed rubble wall to W side with wallhead stepping down to S end. — An important visual and historical focus in Ollaberry.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Pier, Ollaberry, is a category B listed building located in the Scottish Islands. This structure serves as a functional pier, contributing to the area's maritime activities. Its designation reflects its architectural and historical significance within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 60.5065, -1.3357
- District
- Shetland Islands
- Postcode
- ZE2 9SA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
- Official site
- thegreatbritainguide.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q17852934 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pier, Ollaberry?
- Pier, Ollaberry is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode ZE2 9SA).
- What is Pier, Ollaberry?
- Pier, Ollaberry — category B listed building-listed pier in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Pier, Ollaberry?
- Drivers can use postcode ZE2 9SA.
- Is Pier, Ollaberry a listed building?
- Pier, Ollaberry is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Pier, Ollaberry free to visit?
- Yes, Pier, Ollaberry is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pier, Ollaberry?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ZE2 9SA. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.