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.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • --- Map: Ordinance Survey. 1872. Margate - Kent XXV 4_17.
  • <1> Website: National Piers Society. Margate Jetty.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Sep 17 2024 10:57AM