Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThe Axe Boat, 22m north of the Axmouth Road Bridge

The Axe Boat, 22m north of the Axmouth Road Bridge

England
List entry 1433819
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

© Mapbox · © OpenStreetMap contributors · Boundary data © Historic England (NHLE)

Overview

History & significance

The Axe Boat is a Bronze Age logboat located in Devon, England, discovered in the Axe estuary near Axmouth. The vessel dates to the Bronze Age and represents an important example of prehistoric maritime technology and craftsmanship. The logboat was fashioned from a single tree trunk, hollowed to create a functional watercraft suited to river and coastal navigation during the Bronze Age period. This artefact provides significant archaeological evidence for understanding the technological capabilities and maritime activities of Bronze Age communities in South West England.

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 →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is The Axe Boat, 22m north of the Axmouth Road Bridge?

The Axe Boat is a Bronze Age logboat located in Devon, England, discovered in the Axe estuary near Axmouth. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1433819.

Who is responsible for protecting The Axe Boat, 22m north of the Axmouth Road Bridge?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Axe Boat, 22m north of the Axmouth Road Bridge?

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).

Aubrey Research

Generate a full report for this location

Aubrey generates in-depth historical research for any address in the UK — drawing on scheduled monument data, Domesday records, Roman heritage, PAS finds and medieval history to reveal the complete story of a landscape.

Research the area around The Axe Boat, 22m north of the Axmouth Road Bridge