Hornsea Pier |
| Hob Uid: 1544106 | |
Location :
East Riding of Yorkshire
Hornsea
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| Grid Ref : TA2094547965 |
| Summary : A 1072ft pier was constructed at Hornsea from 1878 and was completed by 1880. It was damaged by a collision with a ship during storms the same year, when 300ft was lost, but was repaired and fully opened in 1885. It stood until 1897, when it was bought by a firm for demolition. The gates of the pier were bought for a house in Grovehill, Beverley. |
| More information : A 1072ft pier was constructed at Hornsea from 1878 and was completed by 1880. It was damaged by a collision with a ship during storms the same year, when 300ft was lost, but was repaired and fully opened in 1885. It stood until 1897, when it was bought by a firm for demolition. The gates of the pier were bought for a house in Grovehill, Beverley. (1) |