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Wreck off Northam Burrows is a submerged vessel remains located in the coastal waters adjacent to Northam Burrows in Devon. The site represents maritime archaeological evidence, though the specific vessel type, construction details, and precise dating require specialist underwater survey for full characterisation. The wreck's location within the intertidal and shallow water zone off this stretch of the north Devon coast positions it within a historically significant maritime landscape where numerous vessels have been lost or abandoned across several centuries. As a designated ancient monument, the site is protected under heritage legislation recognising its potential to contribute to understanding of local and regional maritime history.
Wreck off Northam Burrows is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1432949. View the official record →
Wreck off Northam Burrows is a submerged vessel remains located in the coastal waters adjacent to Northam Burrows in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1432949.
Wreck off Northam Burrows 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 1432949.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wreck at Westward Ho! (0.2 km), Two decoy targets at Northam Radar Station (1.6 km), Lenwood bowl barrow, 50m south east of Lenwood Cottage (2 km).
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