Craden Head
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Craden Head is a headland on the west side of Waterford Harbour, about three miles upriver from Dunmore East, in the Republic of Ireland. Historically, it was part of the "main road" from Cork to London. A ferry crossing from the headland to Templarstown on the eastern side of the bay was operated by the Knights Templar. Forty hand-hewn steps, leading down to sea-level, are still evident in the rocks at the headland. Craden Head was also used as a landing stage for certain goods from ships heading upriver to Waterford, New Ross, Granny and other small ports. Items thus landed were not assessed for taxes and other dues. Craden House, which was also used for landing goods, is situated at the start of the headland, overlooking a sheltered cove.
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