Locally Listed Building: The Old Quay, Old Quay Lane, Neston (LL37)

The Old Quay LL37 (Previously LL NN/7) Address: Old Quay Lane, Neston Architect: Not known Date: C16/C19 Description A quay at Neston was built in the 16th century by Chester merchants at great costs and operated until the 18th century as a deep-water harbour for the City. According to local tradition the remains of the quay were removed in 1799 to construct the sea wall at Parkgate. Advice from local historian Mr Jeffrey Place indicates that the quay that is currently signposted as the Old Quay was built from massive sandstone blocks in the mid C19 by Mr Henry Melling, a resident of the now demolished property called Quay House, to moor his yacht. Condition Poor – only a few stones remain. Current use N/A Updated March 2007