Limekilns Harbour, Pier
Pier (18th Century)
Site Name Limekilns Harbour, Pier
Classification Pier (18th Century)
Alternative Name(s) Limekilns Pier
Canmore ID 280057
Site Number NT08SE 23.02
NGR NT 07496 83308
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/280057
- Council Fife
- Parish Dunfermline
- Former Region Fife
- Former District Dunfermline
- Former County Fife
NT08SE 23.02 07496 83308
Pier [NAT]
OS 1:10,000 map, 1975.
(Location cited as NT 074 833). Pier, 18th century. A straight coursed-rubble pier with a central wall.
J R Hume 1976.
This pier is in good condition, and remains in regular use by recreational sailors. A sewage treatment plant has been installed beneath the car park at the NW side of the pier (at NT c. 07474 83367).
The location assigned to this record defines the approximate centre of the structure. The available map evidence (OS AIB, GIS) indicates that it extends from NT 07486 83277 to NT c. 07507 83365.
Information from RCAHMS (RJCM), 31 March 2006.
Wide pier of dry, coursed sandstone boulders. Stone steps to E. 19th century central shelter wall on pier.
Limekilns was the medieval port for Dunfermline. It continued to be used as a commercial port until the mid 19th century when it was superseded by the improved harbour at Charlestown. (Historic Scotland)
