MHG55557 - Knock Pier
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Type and Period (1)
- PIER (Built, 19th Century - 1847 AD to 1850 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Pier for small fishing boats, built during the 19th century potato famine by men employed on famine relief employment schemes. 117 feet long, 10 feet wide, 7 feet high. Completed between 1847-1850, at a cost of £45.11.0. It is one of several such piers in Sleat.
Highland Destitution Reports: Second, Third and Fifth Reports of the Edinburgh Section of the Central Board for 1848. <1>
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 6710 0875 (55m by 14m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG60NE |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | SLEAT |
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External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/331641/skye-knock-pier (Link to online HES Canmore record)
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