Scheduled MonumentsWalesThe Wreck of the "Louisa"
Post Medieval/Modern · Boat

The Wreck of the "Louisa"

Wales
Cadw SAM GM553
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Boat
Broad class
Transport
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Wreck of the "Louisa" is a Post Medieval and Modern period vessel remains located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference GM553 by Cadw. The site represents the physical remains of a transport vessel from the later historical period, preserving evidence of maritime activity and seafaring practices in Welsh waters. As a recorded wreck site, it contributes to the archaeological understanding of local maritime history and the types of vessels that operated in Welsh coastal regions during the Post Medieval and Modern periods.

The Wreck of the "Louisa" is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM553. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The Wreck of the "Louisa"?

The Wreck of the "Louisa" is a Post Medieval and Modern period vessel remains located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference GM553 by Cadw. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM553.

What period does The Wreck of the "Louisa" date from?

The Wreck of the "Louisa" dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a boat. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting The Wreck of the "Louisa"?

The Wreck of the "Louisa" is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Cadw — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Wales. The official designation reference is GM553.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Wreck of the "Louisa"?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cogan Deserted Medieval Village (4 km), Middleton Moated Site (6.2 km), Anti-aircraft and Coastal Battery West of Lavernock Point (6.3 km).

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