Birnbeck Pier, Victorian pier in Weston-super-Mare, England
The 1040-foot Birnbeck Pier connects mainland Weston-super-Mare to Birnbeck Island through a cantilever steel and wood construction over the Bristol Channel.
Engineer Eugenius Birch designed this Grade II listed structure, which opened in 1867 and served as HMS Birnbeck during World War II for weapons testing.
The pier housed entertainment facilities, including a pavilion, refreshment rooms, and steam boat services that attracted visitors throughout the late 19th century.
North Somerset Council purchased the pier in 2023 for £400,000, initiating restoration plans to reestablish the RNLI lifeboat station on the island.
This structure stands as the only pier in Britain that connects the mainland to a natural island, featuring an innovative screw blade foundation system.
Location: Weston-Super-Mare
GPS coordinates: 51.35650,-2.99450
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:41
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