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The Sail Loft
Key Words :- sailmaker
Address :- Britannia Place, Porthmadog, Gwynedd
Grid Ref :- SH 57166 38475
Co-ordinates :- Lat 52.924636 , Long -4.126163
Local Authority :- Gwynedd Council
Pre 1974 County :- Caernarfonshire
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No :- 85407,
Description and History of Site:-
Supplied sails to the Porthmadog shipbuilding industry, which flourished from the 1850s to the 1870s, then enjoyed a revival between 1891 and 1913, when Porthmadog became well-known for building three-masted schooners.
It was probably occupied by William Jones, listed as a sail maker in 'Britannia Terrace' in 1871.
Built in the mid 19th century and shown on the 1871 Tremadog estate plan and 1888 Ordnance Survey.
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Grid Ref :- SH 57166 38475
Co-ordinates :- Lat 52.924636 , Long -4.126163
Local Authority :- Gwynedd Council
Pre 1974 County :- Caernarfonshire
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No :- 85407,
Supplied sails to the Porthmadog shipbuilding industry, which flourished from the 1850s to the 1870s, then enjoyed a revival between 1891 and 1913, when Porthmadog became well-known for building three-masted schooners.
It was probably occupied by William Jones, listed as a sail maker in 'Britannia Terrace' in 1871.
Built in the mid 19th century and shown on the 1871 Tremadog estate plan and 1888 Ordnance Survey.
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