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Wreck of Old Brig is a submerged vessel remains located in Kent, England. The site represents maritime archaeological evidence from the early modern period, preserving structural timbers and associated artefacts that contribute to understanding of historical shipping and coastal activity. The wreck's condition and position within the intertidal or shallow water zone have allowed for archaeological recording and assessment as a scheduled monument. Its designation reflects the site's value in documenting the material culture and technological practices of seafaring communities in the region.
Wreck of Old Brig is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1451624. View the official record →
Wreck of Old Brig is a submerged vessel remains located in Kent, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1451624.
Wreck of Old Brig 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 1451624.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval saltern 700m NNE of Monkshill Farm, one of a group of six on Seasalter Level (2.1 km), A pair of bowl barrows in Clowes Wood (4.9 km), A World War II Chain Home Radar station at Dunkirk, 200m north east of Christ Church (6 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Wreck of Old Brig'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 of Old Brig stands on Eocene claystone, bedrock that formed in the Eocene. The rock here is claystone.