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Wreck at Westward Ho! is a designated ancient monument comprising the remains of a vessel located in the intertidal zone near the village of Westward Ho! in north Devon. The wreck, which dates from the early modern period, represents significant archaeological evidence of maritime activity and shipbuilding practices of its era. The site is protected under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979 due to its historical importance as a source of information about past naval and commercial shipping. The exposed timbers and structural elements visible at low tide contribute to understanding of vessel construction techniques and the maritime heritage of the Devon 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 ancient monument comprising the remains of a vessel located in the intertidal zone near the village of Westward Ho! in north Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1432418.
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).
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