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Unknown wreck, situated 600 metres east-north-east of Bamburgh Castle in Northumberland, is a submerged or partially submerged vessel of uncertain date and origin. The wreck lies in waters adjacent to one of England's most significant medieval fortifications, a location that has witnessed substantial maritime activity across multiple historical periods. Without established scholarly consensus on its specific dating or identification, the wreck represents part of the broader archaeological record of this strategically important coastal zone. Its designation within the National Heritage List reflects the potential archaeological value of maritime remains in proximity to the Bamburgh Castle complex, though detailed assessment of the vessel's historical significance and period remains outstanding.
Unknown wreck, 600m ENE of Bamburgh Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1418570. View the official record →
Unknown wreck, situated 600 metres east-north-east of Bamburgh Castle in Northumberland, is a submerged or partially submerged vessel of uncertain date and origin. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1418570.
Unknown wreck, 600m ENE of Bamburgh Castle 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 1418570.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dovecote 150yds (140m) NE of Lepers' Hospital (0.9 km), Round barrow 520m WNW of Quarry Cottage (0.9 km), Pre-Conquest monastic cell and post-Conquest monastic settlement on Inner Farne (3 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Unknown wreck, 600m ENE of Bamburgh Castle's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Unknown wreck, 600m ENE of Bamburgh Castle stands on Early Carboniferous limestone, bedrock that formed in the Early Carboniferous. The rock here is major:{limestone}, Minor{claystone,siltstone}.