Little Flushing Quays

Little Flushing Quays are quays dating from the 17th to 18th century. They are primarily constructed of vertically-set shale rubble, with some sections at the southern projection made of granite ashlar. These sections include loading bays with steps, granite ashlar at the corners, and granite steps. The quays have an irregular plan featuring a small docking bay with a straight flight of steps along the north-west side, adjacent to a larger bay with rounded walling on the north and east sides, and a long tapered quay on the seaward side to the south. There is also further retaining walling that was partly fallen at the time of the survey in 1985, continuing to the north-west of the steps. These quays are part of a group of 18th-century quays along the waterfront at Flushing and are notable for their effective use of vertical dry stone walling, a construction method believed to have been first introduced from the Netherlands in the 17th century. They hold historical significance for their role in the town's success, providing protection from the sea and excellent tidal mooring facilities.