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Mud Berth for CGWV No 7 (formerly HMS Beagle) is a designated ancient monument in Essex, England, recording the location of a historically significant vessel. The site marks the mooring place of HMS Beagle, the naval survey ship famously commanded by Captain Robert FitzRoy during Charles Darwin's voyage of scientific exploration between 1831 and 1836. The vessel was later converted to other uses and eventually came to rest in these Essex waters, where the mud berth preserves the archaeological record of this important maritime heritage. The monument's designation reflects the national historical importance of the Beagle and its role in the history of natural science and exploration.
Mud Berth for CGWV No 7 (formerly HMS Beagle) is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1467785. View the official record →
Mud Berth for CGWV No 7 (formerly HMS Beagle) is a designated ancient monument in Essex, England, recording the location of a historically significant vessel. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1467785.
Mud Berth for CGWV No 7 (formerly HMS Beagle) 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 1467785.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Atomic Weapons Research Establishment Foulness Island, 1947 Explosives Storage Area (2.8 km), Romano-British burial site on Foulness Island (3.5 km), Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite, 380m south east of Butler's Gate (6.2 km).
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