Sunderland, Old South Pier

HER Number:
2867

District:
Sunderland

Site Name:
Sunderland, Old South Pier

Place:
Sunderland

Map Sheet:
NZ45NW

Class:
Maritime

Site Type: Broad:
Landing Point

Site Type: Specific:
Pier

General Period:
Post Medieval

Specific Period:
C18

Form of Evidence:
Structure

Description:
Construction of the South Pier, Bishopwearmouth, now known as the Old South Pier began in 1723 and continued through the following decades, although the structure was substantially complete by 1725. At this time the river had two navigable channels, one nearer the north bank and one nearer the south bank. With the construction of the South Pier, the southern channel (known as the "Sledway") was opened out and became the main shipping channel. Extensive reconstruction and some demolition was carried out in 1982.

Easting:
4095

Northing:
5807

Grid Reference:
NZ40955807

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
<< HER 2867 >> 1st edition Ordnance Survey Map, c.1855, 6 inch scale, Durham, 8 County Conservation Team, 1990, The North Dock and the Old North Pier, Sunderland I. Ayris, River Wear Trail Board One - The River Mouth