Stone Jetty
The Stone Jetty is a jetty in Morecambe, Lancashire, England. It was built by the North Western Railway in 1853 as a wharf and rail terminal for both passenger and cargo transport.[1] The former station building with adjoining lighthouse stand on the jetty and are Grade II-listed.[2] The jetty was resurfaced and partly rebuilt in the 1990s as part of coastal defence works, which was combined with the installation of public art and sculptures.[3]
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Total length | 250 metres (270 yd) |
History | |
Opening date | 1853 |
Coordinates | 54.07425°N 2.87780°W |
Stone Jetty Location in Morecambe |
References
- "Stone Jetty, Morecambe". Engineering Timelines. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
- Historic England & 1207223
- "Things To Do > The Stone Jetty". Visit Lancashire. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
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