Saltburn Pier, Lower Promenade, Saltburn, Redcar and Cleveland

Saltburn Pier was built in 1867-1869 and restored in 1978. John Anderson was the engineer and building contractor. It was built by the Sea Pier Company and bought in 1879 by the Saltburn Improvement Company. It was the first seaside pier in the north east of England. It was shortened from 457m to 381m after storms in 1875. It was shortened again after storms in 1974 but the remaining structure is mainly unchanged.

Location

Redcar and Cleveland Saltburn

Period

Victorian (1837 - 1901)

Tags

seaside holiday tourism pier Victorian (1837 - 1901)