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The Axe Boat is a prehistoric wooden vessel located in the Axe estuary near Axmouth in Devon. The boat dates to the Bronze Age and represents a rare archaeological survival of ancient maritime technology from this period. The vessel was discovered in waterlogged deposits in the estuary bed, where anaerobic conditions have enabled the preservation of its wooden structure. The find provides significant evidence for understanding Bronze Age seafaring, boat construction techniques, and the economic activities of coastal communities in prehistoric Devon.
The Axe Boat, 22m north of the Axmouth Road Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1433819. View the official record →
The Axe Boat is a prehistoric wooden vessel located in the Axe estuary near Axmouth in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1433819.
The Axe Boat, 22m north of the Axmouth Road Bridge 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 1433819.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Axmouth Bridge (0.1 km), Roman and earlier settlement at Honeyditches (1.7 km), Hawkesdown Camp and associated outwork (1.9 km).
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