Listed building or place reference: MN0265 Historic site reference Property St. Catherine's Breakwater (Northern Arm of Admiralty Harbour) Road name Verclut Point Parish St. Martin LocationView on map Grade Listed Building Grade 1 Category Maritime structure Statement of significance The unfinished St Catherine's Harbour is part of Jersey's outstanding network of historic fortifications, and the last major initiative in Island defence works during the 19th century. The northern breakwater ranks as one of the Island's greatest architectural and engineering achievements. Context n/a External Description The northern (St Catherine's) breakwater is ½ mile long; founded on a tipped rubble mound and consisting of two coursed masonry retaining walls with rock filling. The main walling in constructed in blocks of local conglomerate - up to 15 tons in weight - dry jointed and laid in courses of random height. The coping stones are granite and the surfacing is partially of granite setts. Granite is also used for the rear parapet wall and for the central wall between the quay and upper walkway - both set in mortar. There is a substantial slipway on the landward south side. The area of the listing encompasses the 19th century breakwater - including the sections that wrap around the base of Verclut Point as shown. Internal Description n/a Special interest Architectural,Historical For the best experience, you will need to use Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge web browser to view the map Back to detail page Back to search results Documents Terms and conditions for downloading documents The plans, drawings and material provided have been submitted to the Chief Officer for permissions in respect of the Planning and Building (Jersey) Law 2002. They are protected by copyright under the Intellectual Property (Unregistered Rights) (Jersey) Law 2011 (Article 70 of the 2011 Law). The material is being provided to make available for public inspection the Register of Planning and Building Applications and must not be used for other purposes without the prior permission of the copyright owner.The Minister for the Environment makes every effort to maintain the accuracy of the information on this website but cannot accept responsibility for and disclaims all responsibility for any loss or damage which may arise from the use of the information provided. For applications approved during or after July 2016 approved documents are available from within the ‘Approved Documents’ section. For applications approved from 15 May 2012 - July 2016 approved documents are available under the ‘Plans’ section. I understand and agree with the terms and conditions. Date Description Size 23/02/2013 ILAP Notices Schedule Listed Building 241.99 KB 17/03/2015 Schedule Schedule Listed Building Grade 1 244.14 KB Back to search results
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