Stone Jetty

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Stone Jetty
Characteristics
Total length250 metres (270 yd)
History
Opening date1853
Coordinates54°04′27″N 2°52′40″W / 54.07425°N 2.87780°W / 54.07425; -2.87780
Stone Jetty is located in Morecambe
Stone Jetty
Stone Jetty
Location in Morecambe

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]

References

  1. ^ "Stone Jetty, Morecambe". Engineering Timelines. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
  2. ^ Historic England. "Stone Jetty (1207223)". National Heritage List for England.
  3. ^ "Things To Do > The Stone Jetty". Visit Lancashire. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
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