Key Words :- harbour

Address :- Ballast Quay, London, Greater London, SE10
Grid Ref :- TQ 38996 78310
Co-ordinates :- Lat 51.486666 , Long 0.000513
Local Authority :- Greenwich London Borough Council
Pre 1974 County :- Kent
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1079079,
Site Dates :- 1840-43 -

Description and History of Site:-
SELIA (1982): 'Built in 1840-43 and in use until 1890, the main function of these offices was to control colliers entering the Thames Docks. These offices, together with nearby cottages, pub and cobbled street, form a most attractive group. The quay derives its name from the gravel which was used as ship’s ballast and was loaded at this point.'

Further Reading and References:-
Goldsmiths College Industrial Archaeology Group. 'The Industrial Archaeology of South-East London'. SELIA, 1982

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