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Maritime record TR 37 SW 1004 - Wrecks recorded Tudor period; remains of cannon
Summary
Wrecks recorded Tudor period; remains of cannon
Location
| Grid reference | TR 345 709 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR37SW |
| District | THANET, KENT |
| Civil Parish | BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Nayland Rock was dangerous lee-shore in days of sail. Many wrecks recorded from Tudor times; keels and ribs of sailing vessels still preserved in gullies. Remains of cannon found. Mostly uncovered on neaps, 30 minutes at edge of shelf on springs (1).
<1> David Perkins/Trust for Thanet Archaeology, 2000, Thanet and Wantsum coastal sites (Unpublished document). SWX9343.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SWX9343 Unpublished document: David Perkins/Trust for Thanet Archaeology. 2000. Thanet and Wantsum coastal sites.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jun 2 2000 4:23PM