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Jetty in Morecambe, Lancashire

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 MorecambeStone JettyStone JettyLocation 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. The former station building with adjoining lighthouse stand on the jetty and are Grade II-listed. 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.

References

  1. "Stone Jetty, Morecambe". Engineering Timelines. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
  2. Historic England & 1207223 sfnp error: no target: CITEREFHistoric_England1207223 (help)
  3. "Things To Do > The Stone Jetty". Visit Lancashire. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
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