Pittenweem, East Shore View of East Shore, harbour in foreground
SC 556329
Description Pittenweem, East Shore View of East Shore, harbour in foreground
Date 3/7/1979
Collection Papers of Professor John R Hume, economic and industrial historian, Glasgow, Scotland
Catalogue Number SC 556329
Category On-line Digital Images
Scope and Content Pittenweem Harbour, Fife This harbour has probably existed since early medieval times, but was rebuilt in the 17th century, and again in the 19th and 20th centuries. It was originally principally a trading harbour for its grain-growing hinterland, but then became a fishing port. This view shows the harbour entrance from the north, with the head of the east pier on the left. The lighthouse sits on the end of the masonry pier extended in the 17th century, rebuilt after a storm in 1702, and extended in concrete in the 20th century. The light on the pole to the right is a leading light, to guide vessels through the harbour entrance. The harbour has been for many years been the main fishing port in Fife, serving a fleet of inshore vessels. Source: RCAHMS contribution to SCRAN.
External Reference H79/90/9
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