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Find Spot MPM2060 - Stockless Anchor, Portsmouth Harbour
Summary
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Stockless anchor recovered by a crane barge in Portsmouth Harbour in December 2015 during the Queen Elizabeth Class Capital Dredge Project. The anchor had a cast double girder shank and slightly curved tripping palm and weighed around two tons. It was probably made from cast steel with wrought arms. The anchor was thought to probably be mid to late 20th century in date and was probably naval.
UID: BWL1_0023 in Queen Elizabeth Class Capital Dredge Project report.
Wessex Archaeology, 2018, Queen Elizabeth Class Capital Dredge Project Her Majesty's Naval Base, Portsmouth: Archaeological Assessment Report (Unpublished document). SPM646.
Sources/Archives (1)
- ---XY SPM646 Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2018. Queen Elizabeth Class Capital Dredge Project Her Majesty's Naval Base, Portsmouth: Archaeological Assessment Report. [Mapped feature: #2523 ]
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Finds (1)
- ANCHOR (Mid 20th Century to Late 20th Century - 1933 AD to 2000 AD)
Location
| Grid reference | SU 62437 01348 (point) |
|---|---|
| Unitary Authority | Portsmouth City |
Record last edited
Jul 1 2026 11:51AM