Scheduled MonumentsScotlandNewshot Island, River Clyde, remains of diving support vessel and dredging barges.
River clyde, remains of diving support vessel and dredging barges.

Newshot Island, River Clyde, remains of diving support vessel and dredging barges.

Scotland
HES SM13692
Site type
River clyde, remains of diving support vessel and dredging barges.
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Newshot Island is a site on the River Clyde in Renfrewshire, Scotland, containing the remains of a diving support vessel and dredging barges. These industrial vessels represent the maritime heritage of the Clyde during its period as a major centre of shipbuilding and river engineering works. The remains date from the modern industrial period and reflect the intensive commercial and engineering activity that characterised the river during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The site is designated as a scheduled monument under Historic Environment Scotland, recognising the archaeological significance of these submerged industrial remains as evidence of the Clyde's working maritime history.

Newshot Island, River Clyde, remains of diving support vessel and dredging barges. is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13692. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Newshot Island, River Clyde, remains of diving support vessel and dredging barges.?

Newshot Island is a site on the River Clyde in Renfrewshire, Scotland, containing the remains of a diving support vessel and dredging barges. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13692.

Who is responsible for protecting Newshot Island, River Clyde, remains of diving support vessel and dredging barges.?

Newshot Island, River Clyde, remains of diving support vessel and dredging barges. is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM13692.

What other scheduled monuments are near Newshot Island, River Clyde, remains of diving support vessel and dredging barges.?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Forth and Clyde Canal: Old Kilpatrick - Linnvale (1.1 km), Inchinnan, cross slabs & cross shaft (1.5 km), Inchinnan, site of All Hallows Church (2.6 km).

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