Neston - Dee marshes at Old Quay
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Neston - Dee marshes at Old Quay
Image: © Mike Harris Taken: 29 Oct 2006
Neston (Old Quay): sandstone stile onto the Dee Marshes. This is more or less at the site of the old Quay House. The Old Quay was built in the mid 16th century as an alternative to Chester as the Dee silted up. By the beginning of the 18th century the Old Quay had silted up in its turn and was replaced by Parkgate, which by the beginning of the 19th century ... (well you get the picture!).
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Image Location
Latitude
53.282263
Longitude
-3.072513