Troon Harbour, East Pier
No Class (Event)
Site Name Troon Harbour, East Pier
Classification No Class (Event)
Canmore ID 216130
Site Number NS33SW 23.18
NGR NS 3155 3116
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/216130
- Council South Ayrshire
- Parish Dundonald (Kyle And Carrick)
- Former Region Strathclyde
- Former District Kyle And Carrick
- Former County Ayrshire
NS33SW 23.18 centred 3155 3116
Formerly entered as NS33SW 68.
NS 3155 3116 (centre) A desk-based assessment, walkover survey and watching brief were undertaken as part of the development of the East Pier. Troon Harbour was built by the Duke of Portland around 1808 to allow the export of coal from Troon to Ireland. The East Pier was added c 1840 as a breakwater and later became a working pier. From the early 1900s to 1984 the East Pier was used for ship-breaking, after which it went out of use and became derelict. The condition of the site prior to development was recorded during the walkover survey. Minimal ground disturbance occurred during the development work and all features identified during the watching brief could be found on maps.
Full report lodged with the NMRS.
Sponsor: Associated British Ports.
L Baker 2001.
