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Monument record TR 37 SE 1410 - Margate Jetty
Summary
In 1824, Jarvis’ Landing Place, for landing visitors from Steamers, was to the east of the (stone) pier. This wooden jetty was replaced in 1853-5 by Eugenius Birch’s first seaside pier. A hexagonal pier head extension was added in 1875-7. In January 1978 the Jetty was largely destroyed in a storm.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 3528 7142 (138m by 433m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR37SE |
| Civil Parish | MARGATE, THANET, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| District | THANET, KENT |
Map
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Full Description
Ordinance Survey, 1872, Margate - Kent XXV 4_17 (Map). SKE56389.
<1> National Piers Society, Margate Jetty (Website). SKE57055.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Sep 17 2024 10:57AM