Greenbank Quay

Greenbank Quay is a quay wall dating from the 17th century located in Falmouth. It is constructed from vertically-set drystone killas rubble with granite copings secured by iron cramps. There is some granite ashlar in the 19th century rebuilt section at the southernmost point. The quay features three flights of dressed granite steps and has a tapered peninsular shape with rounded corners. On the inland side, there are two original recessed flights of steps, while the wall has a serpentine plan beside the outer flight. Additionally, there is a later flight of steps, likely from the early to mid-19th century, leading down to a 20th-century concrete slipway on the seaward side. This quay is one of the earliest in Falmouth and remains virtually complete, contributing to the town's development as a significant port.