Grand Pier, Teignmouth
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The Grand Pier, also known as Teignmouth Pier, is a pier
in the town of Teignmouth
, Devon
, England. It measures 212 metres (695.5 ft) in length. It was designed by J W Wilson and constructed between 1865 and 1867.
Pier
A pier is a raised structure, including bridge and building supports and walkways, over water, typically supported by widely spread piles or pillars...
in the town of Teignmouth
Teignmouth
Teignmouth is a town and civil parish in Teignbridge in the English county of Devon, situated on the north bank of the estuary mouth of the River Teign about 14 miles south of Exeter. It has a population of 14,413. In 1690, it was the last place in England to be invaded by a foreign power...
, Devon
Devon
Devon is a large county in southwestern England. The county is sometimes referred to as Devonshire, although the term is rarely used inside the county itself as the county has never been officially "shired", it often indicates a traditional or historical context.The county shares borders with...
, England. It measures 212 metres (695.5 ft) in length. It was designed by J W Wilson and constructed between 1865 and 1867.