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Porth Dafach Holyhead-Dublin Packet Pier
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NPRN
41285
Map Reference
SH27NW
Grid Reference
SH2317679968
Unitary (Local) Authority
Maritime
Old County
Anglesey
Community
Trearddur
Type Of Site
PORT
Period
Post Medieval
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This small stone-built pier was used between 1819-20 as an alternative harbour for the mail packet, for occasions when the wind was blowing directly into Holyhead harbour making it impossible for the sailing vessel to depart.
Maritime Officer, RCAHMW, March 2010.