Locally Listed Building: The Sea Wall, The Parade, Parkgate (LL65)
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| Grade | Active |
|---|---|
| Authority | Ellesmere Port and Neston Borough Council |
| Other Ref | LL PG/4 |
| Date assigned | 15 January 2002 |
| Date last amended | 01 March 2007 |
Description
The Sea Wall
LL65 (Previously LL PG/4)
Address: The Parade, Parkgate
Architect: Mostyn Estates
Date: Built in four sections between 1810-1849
Description
A sea wall, approximately 1200 yards (1097 metres) long formed of Cheshire and sandstone blocks, presenting a battered curved face to the seaside and a flat topped coping forming a kerb to The Parade.
Much of the face of the wall is now concealed by silt and marsh grass.
1st section c1810 from The Watch House to the Donkey Stand.
2nd section c1825 from the Donkey Stand to Prospect House.
3rd section c1830 from Prospect House to the South Slip.
4th section c1849 from The Watch House to the North Slip (Boathouse Lane).
Condition
Fair (some sections in need of repointing).
Current Use
In use as a sea wall and retaining wall to roadway.
Updated March 2007
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Sources (1)
- SCH5437 Index: Ellesmere Port and Neston Borough Council. 2007. Ellesmere Port and Neston Borough Council Local List of Historic Buildings. N/A. LL65. [Mapped features: #14687 LL65; #16906 LL65; #16907 LL65]
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 2780 7824 (521m by 947m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ27NE |
| Civil Parish | NESTON, ELLESMERE PORT AND NESTON, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
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Record last edited
Feb 28 2011 2:24PM