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Post Medieval · Wreck

Wrecking site of the Ann Francis

Wales
Cadw SAM GM639
Period
Post Medieval
Site type
Wreck
Broad class
Commercial
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The wrecking site of the Ann Francis is a post-medieval maritime site located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw's protection. The Ann Francis represents evidence of commercial shipping losses during the post-medieval period, when vessels engaged in trade routes around the Welsh coast were vulnerable to shipwreck and the subsequent salvage or stripping of wrecked material. The physical remains of such wreck sites typically include scattered artefactual debris, structural timbers, and ballast deposits that document both the circumstances of the vessel's loss and the activities of those who salvaged or exploited the wreck. This site contributes to the archaeological record of maritime commerce and coastal resource use in post-medieval Wales.

Wrecking site of the Ann Francis is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM639. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wrecking site of the Ann Francis?

The wrecking site of the Ann Francis is a post-medieval maritime site located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw's protection. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM639.

What period does Wrecking site of the Ann Francis date from?

Wrecking site of the Ann Francis dates from the post medieval period, and is classified as a wreck. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Wrecking site of the Ann Francis?

Wrecking site of the Ann Francis is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Cadw — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Wales. The official designation reference is GM639.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wrecking site of the Ann Francis?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Half Moon Camp (3.5 km), Margam Inscribed & Sculptured Stones (3.6 km), Margam Abbey (3.6 km).

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