Maritime record TR 06 SW 1020 - Derelict boat, Faversham Creek

Summary

A large wooden wreck was found to be partly exposed on the bed of faversham Creek in 1997. The wreck is known locallly as the 'cannonball wreck' as iron cannon balls are said to have been retrieved from the site. The timbers were fastened with treenails.

Location

Grid reference TR 0213 6352 (point) Approximate
Map sheet TR06SW
County KENT
District SWALE, KENT
Civil Parish FAVERSHAM, SWALE, KENT

Map

Type and Period (2)

Full Description

<1> Wilkinson, Paul, 2000, The Swale District. An Archaeological Survey commisioned by Swale Borough Council, 215 (Unpublished document). SWX9332.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Wilkinson, Paul. 2000. The Swale District. An Archaeological Survey commisioned by Swale Borough Council. Parts 1 & 2. 215.

Finds (3)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Intrusive Event: Fieldwalking survey of Swale district (EWX6653)

Record last edited

Jun 4 2008 11:44AM