Piers · Central Scotland
Submarine Mining Station, Carlingnose, North Queensferry
In or near North Queensferry.
Submarine Mining Station, Carlingnose, North Queensferry — category B listed building-listed pier in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Best time of year
- Summer
- Nearest railway station
- North Queensferry · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Submarine Mining Station in Carlingnose, North Queensferry, the nearest railway station is North Queensferry, located 0.5 km away. Admission is free, but please note that wheelchair access is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is KY11 1EZ.
About
Submarine Mining Station, Carlingnose, North Queensferry is a category B listed building-listed pier in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB49167). 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 27/03/2003 Local Authority Fife Planning Authority Fife Parish Inverkeithing NGR NT 13630 80877 Coordinates 313630, 680877 — Circa 1898-1900. Remains of submarine mining pier. Remnants of concrete substructure to coast; substantial remains of platform pier cut off from land with cast-iron supports and wrought-iron cross-bracing; metal railings to top. — The War Department acquired the land related to this pier in 1898. The pier went on to play an important role in World War I and II Forth Bridge and Rosyth defences. The Carlingnose pier was used for handling mines and is related to the former submarine mining station which had observation and gun posts for controlling and defending the minefield. Also in close proximity is the scheduled Carlingnose Battery used during the First World War. Map evidence shows a former tramway line which connected the pier to the mining station located at the south end of Port Laing (this site now demolished). The 1913 map also indicates that there were cranes on the platform pier to lift the mines. A category B listing has been given as this pier exists as a fragment.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Submarine Mining Station is a pier located in North Queensferry, central Scotland, postcode KY11. It is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 56.0130, -3.3869
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY11 1EZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy
- Nearest railway station
- North Queensferry — 0.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17794264 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Submarine Mining Station, Carlingnose, North Queensferry?
- Submarine Mining Station, Carlingnose, North Queensferry is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY11 1EZ).
- What is Submarine Mining Station, Carlingnose, North Queensferry?
- Submarine Mining Station, Carlingnose, North Queensferry — category B listed building-listed pier in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Submarine Mining Station, Carlingnose, North Queensferry?
- The nearest railway station is North Queensferry, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode KY11 1EZ.
- Is Submarine Mining Station, Carlingnose, North Queensferry a listed building?
- Submarine Mining Station, Carlingnose, North Queensferry is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Submarine Mining Station, Carlingnose, North Queensferry free to visit?
- Yes, Submarine Mining Station, Carlingnose, North Queensferry is free to enter.
- How do I get to Submarine Mining Station, Carlingnose, North Queensferry?
- The nearest railway station is North Queensferry, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KY11 1EZ.