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Minehead Pier

Minehead
England
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Minehead
England
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History

In 1895, George Luttrell was given the first official sanction to construct a pier. A dispute delayed the start of work until 1900. The 700 foot structure, designed by J.J.Webster, opened in 1901. The cost was £12,000.

There were four landing stages, tollbooth and, later, a shelter. Steamers called on a regular basis.

The pier was removed in 1940 to allow nearby gun batteries a clear line of sight. Minehead was the only pier to be completely demolished during World War II. The owners, Campbells, were awarded £90,000 compensation. The money was used to improve their steamer fleet.

Minehead Pier 2000 Association was formed in the mid-1990s. They planned a new £5 million pier using millenium funding from the National Lottery. However, the funding application was rejected.

Pier Statistics

Length: 700ft (213.4m)
Opened: 1901
Lost: 1940
Owner: Campbells

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    • Remembering Minehead Pier
      7th July 2019

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