Folly Pier, Historic stone shipping quay in Portland, England.
The stone pier extends into the sea from the eastern side of Portland Island, forming part of the protected Jurassic Coast region.
During the 17th century, Folly Pier served as a primary loading point for Portland stone used in London's reconstruction after the Great Fire of 1666.
The pier represents Portland's maritime trading heritage, where countless ships loaded limestone from local quarries for transportation across Britain.
A World War II defensive structure stands near the shoreline, while the remains of the pier indicate the former loading operations for stone transport.
The 1855 construction of Folly Pier Waterworks by John Coode marked the site's transformation from commercial shipping to municipal infrastructure.
GPS coordinates: 50.55330,-2.41750
Latest update: April 2, 2025 02:02
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