Piers · Central Scotland
Slate Pier, Ellanbeich, Seil
Slate Pier, Ellanbeich, Seil — category B listed building-listed pier in scotland-highlands, 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
Slate Pier, Ellanbeich, Seil is a category B listed building-listed pier in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB12201). 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 02/10/1984 Local Authority Argyll And Bute Planning Authority Argyll And Bute Parish Kilbrandon And Kilchattan NGR NM 74161 17206 Coordinates 174161, 717206 — Built circa 1826. Quay, enclosing south side of harbour inlet; long sea wall extends south. All built of vertically set rubble slabs. Quay is irregular-plan with parapet at south, concrete stair to north. — Built for slate-quarrying industry. Second quay formerly at North end of bay. Now destroyed.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
The Heritage Centre in Ellenabeich showcases a collection of artefacts and records related to the social and industrial history of the Slate Islands of Argyll. Visitors can explore exhibits on the former slate industry and access genealogical resources, including original documents and census returns.
Place summary
Slate Pier is a category B listed building located in Ellanbeich, Seil, within the Scottish Highlands. This pier is notable for its historical significance and serves as a reminder of the area's maritime heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 56.2934, -5.6512
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA34 4RQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Opening
- Sundays to Fridays 11am–4pm; closed Saturdays
- Official site
- slateislands.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17779441 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Slate Pier, Ellanbeich, Seil?
- Slate Pier, Ellanbeich, Seil is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA34 4RQ).
- What is Slate Pier, Ellanbeich, Seil?
- Slate Pier, Ellanbeich, Seil — category B listed building-listed pier in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Slate Pier, Ellanbeich, Seil?
- Drivers can use postcode PA34 4RQ.
- Is Slate Pier, Ellanbeich, Seil a listed building?
- Slate Pier, Ellanbeich, Seil is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Slate Pier, Ellanbeich, Seil free to visit?
- Yes, Slate Pier, Ellanbeich, Seil is free to enter.
- How do I get to Slate Pier, Ellanbeich, Seil?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA34 4RQ. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.