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Unknown wreck, 600m ENE of Bamburgh Castle is a submerged or partially submerged vessel remains of unknown date and origin located offshore from the Northumbrian coast. The wreck lies within the marine archaeological landscape associated with Bamburgh, a significant medieval fortification, though its precise chronology and historical context remain undetermined. The monument's designation reflects its potential archaeological interest within the broader maritime heritage of the region, though limited documentary or material evidence currently establishes its specific period or function. Such wreck sites in this area can preserve evidence of medieval or later maritime activity, but this particular vessel awaits detailed archaeological investigation to determine its significance.
Unknown wreck, 600m ENE of Bamburgh Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1418570. View the official record →
Unknown wreck, 600m ENE of Bamburgh Castle is a submerged or partially submerged vessel remains of unknown date and origin located offshore from the Northumbrian coast. 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).
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