Six seaside heritage sites have been listed

On the advice of Historic England, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport has listed six seaside heritage sites at Grade II across the country.

The sites include a picturesque boathouse off the coast of Devon that was built to celebrate the coronation of King George V1 in 1937, eight of Blackpool’s decorative promenade shelters, and a stone obelisk in Southend that marked the City of London’s jurisdiction over the River Thames from 1197-1857.

Deborah Mays, Head of Listing at Historic England, said: “Our seaside towns are a huge part of our national story. People have enjoyed trips and holidays to our coastal towns for hundreds of years and each place contributes to an important part of our shared history. I’m thrilled the significance of our seaside heritage has been recognised with these six new listings, especially as so many of us will be heading to the seaside to enjoy the final few days of summer this bank holiday weekend.”

Caroline Dinenage, Heritage Minister, said: “I am delighted that these six seaside heritage sites have been listed. Our magnificent seaside towns have been must-visit destinations for hundreds of years and many of us have rediscovered just how much they have to offer this summer. It is absolutely right that these sites will be recognised and protected.”