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The gig-shed north east of Porth Askin is a nineteenth-century boathouse structure located in Cornwall, England. Gig-sheds of this period were purpose-built storage facilities for the light rowing boats known as gigs, which were essential vessels in Cornish maritime communities for fishing and coastal work. The structure represents the practical maritime infrastructure that supported the local economy during the industrial nineteenth century. As a recorded ancient monument, it preserves evidence of vernacular boatbuilding traditions and the maritime heritage of the Cornish coast.
Nineteenth century gig-shed north east of Porth Askin is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009280. View the official record →
The gig-shed north east of Porth Askin is a nineteenth-century boathouse structure located in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009280.
Nineteenth century gig-shed north east of Porth Askin 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 1009280.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two 19th century gig-sheds ENE of Porth Askin (0 km), Kerbed platform cairn on Wingletang Down, 80m north east of Porth Askin (0.1 km), Platform cairn on Wingletang Down, 30m south east of Porth Askin (0.1 km).
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