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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 commercial wreck located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference GM639. The Ann Francis was a merchant vessel that came to grief on the Welsh coast, leaving material evidence of maritime commerce and seafaring practices from the Post Medieval period. The wreck site preserves physical remains and artefactual material associated with the vessel and its cargo, contributing to understanding of maritime trade and navigation hazards along the Welsh seaboard during the early modern period. As a scheduled monument, the site is afforded statutory protection reflecting its archaeological and historical significance to Welsh maritime heritage.

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 commercial wreck located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference GM639. 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 Britain.

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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