Penarth Pier
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Penarth Pier is a Victorian era pier in the town of Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales. The pier was opened in 1898 and was a popular attraction to seaside-goers at the time, who also enjoyed trips on pleasure steamers that operated from the pier. It has on several occasions been damaged by vessels colliding with the structure and in 1931, a fire broke out in one of the pavilions. This wooden pavilion was never replaced, but a concrete pavilion has been used over the years as a concert hall, ballroom, cinema and for other purposes. It is currently home to the Penarth Pier Pavilion.
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Type | Cast iron screw piers, cast iron supports, wooden deck |
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Carries | Pedestrians |
Spans | Bristol Channel |
Locale | Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales |
Owner | Vale of Glamorgan Council |
Characteristics | |
Total length | As built:750 feet (230 m) Present: 650 feet (200 m) |
History | |
Designer | H. F. Edwards |
Constructor | Mayohs Brothers |
Opening date | February 1895; 129 years ago (1895-02) |
Coordinates | 51°26′6.31″N 3°9′59.43″W |
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