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Wreck at Westward Ho! is a designated maritime archaeological site located on the North Devon coast near the village of Westward Ho!. The wreck represents the remains of a wooden vessel, likely dating to the early modern period, which has become exposed and preserved within the intertidal zone. The site holds archaeological significance as evidence of maritime activity and vessel construction practices of its era, contributing to understanding of Devon's seafaring heritage. The wreck's preservation in the coastal environment provides valuable information about historical shipping and loss at sea along this section of the English coast.
Wreck at Westward Ho! is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1432418. View the official record →
Wreck at Westward Ho! is a designated maritime archaeological site located on the North Devon coast near the village of Westward Ho!.
Wreck at Westward Ho! 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 1432418.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wreck off Northam Burrows (0.2 km), Two decoy targets at Northam Radar Station (1.8 km), Lenwood bowl barrow, 50m south east of Lenwood Cottage (1.9 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Wreck at Westward Ho!'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.
Wreck at Westward Ho! stands on Devonian claystone, bedrock that formed in the Carboniferous. The rock here is major:{claystone}, Minor{sandstone,siltstone,carbonates, consolidated}.