Monument record LWT 545 - Claremont Pier

TM 545919 Claremont Pier. (1)

The pier was designed by D.Fox and built in 1902-3 in timber.
It was originally 760 feet (231.7 metres) long but the pierhead
and 40 feet of pier itself were washed away in 1962. The wooden
superstructure is now interspersed with concrete. The shore end has an amusement centre and enclosed sun deck while the remainder is used for fishing. (2)

Pier, 1902-3 (1-2)

Claremont Pier was built of timber between 1902 and 1903 to the designs of D. Fox. It was originally 760 feet (231.7 metres) and was a popular stopping point for steamers after it was built. Between 1912 and 1913, a pavilion was built at the pier-head, increasing the length to 760 feet. The pier was sectioned as a defensive measure during the Second World War and used as an Army Training Centre before 1948 when it was abandoned. In 1950, the actor George Studd took over the pier, which was repaired with reinforced concrete, and a new pavilion was built. In 1962, the Pier was damaged during a storm. In 1988, the shoreward end facilities were renovated. In 1998, these included a nightclub, amusement arcade, fairground rides, a restaurant and take-away. In about 2005, the pier was up for sale at an asking price of £2.8 million. (1-7)