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Find Spot MPM2085 - Small iron stocked anchor, Portsmouth Harbour
Summary
Small iron anchor retrieved by grab from a crane barge in Portsmouth Harbour in 2016 during the Queen Elizabeth Class Capital Dredge Project.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Small iron stocked anchor recovered from Portsmouth Harbour during dredging. The shank was 700mm long and had a rounded section that tapered slightly from the crown to the stock eye. The stock was missing and the shackle was attached by a large pin. The anchor was dated to between 1800 and 1950 and was probably lost while in use. Full description in project report.
UID: BWL1_0037 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Queen Elizabeth Class Capital Dredge Project Her Majesty's Naval Base, Portsmouth: Archaeological Assessment Report (Unpublished document).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- ---XY SPM646 Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2018.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: #2602 ]
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Finds (1)
- ANCHOR (Georgian to Mid 20th Century - 1800 AD to 1950 AD)
Location
| Grid reference | SU 62407 00512 (point) |
|---|---|
| Unitary Authority | Portsmouth City |
Record last edited
Jul 1 2026 11:51AM