Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHMS Montagu (ex-Montague)

HMS Montagu (ex-Montague)

England
List entry 1440450
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

HMS Montagu is a wrecked ironclad warship of Victorian date, lying in the Cromarty Firth in Scotland. The vessel, originally named Montague, was an armoured steam-powered ship that represents the transitional naval technology of the mid-nineteenth century. The wreck retains substantial structural integrity and constitutes an important archaeological record of Victorian naval engineering and maritime history. As a designated ancient monument, the wreck is legally protected and valued for its contribution to understanding the development of ironclad warship design during this transformative period in British naval power.

HMS Montagu (ex-Montague) is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1440450. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is HMS Montagu (ex-Montague)?

HMS Montagu is a wrecked ironclad warship of Victorian date, lying in the Cromarty Firth in Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1440450.

Who is responsible for protecting HMS Montagu (ex-Montague)?

HMS Montagu (ex-Montague) is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1440450.

What other scheduled monuments are near HMS Montagu (ex-Montague)?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Montagu Steps (0.2 km), Standing stone and cairn 490m south of The Old Lighthouse, Lundy (0.5 km), Chambered tomb 165m north east of the Rocket Pole Pond, Lundy (0.6 km).

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