Teignmouth’s mayor said it was “sad” to see part of the resort’s pier, which opened in 1867, washed away.
Prior to the storm, part of the historic family-owned pier was open to the public and was home to an arcade, she said.
“It has lost part of the pier structure itself, that has dissolved and gone away into the sea,” she said.
“It’s an old pier and it was needing some attention and I suppose age and wear and tear has taken its toll.
“It has survived many weather conditions as well as world wars. It’s sad when you look at it now to see some of it now missing.”
