General
staithes
What does staithes mean?
A structure or pier for loading coal from wagons onto ships.
"The coal came doon to the staithes by rail."
Origin
From Old English 'staeth', a landing place.
Frequently asked questions
What are staithes?
Staithes are piers or structures built to load coal from railway wagons onto waiting ships.
Where does 'staithes' come from?
It comes from the Old English word 'staeth', meaning a landing place.
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