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Find Spot MPM2105 - Small Admiralty pattern anchor, Portsmouth Harbour
Summary
Small Admiralty pattern anchor recovered from Portsmouth Harbour in 2016 during the Queen Elizabeth Class Capital Dredge Project.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Small Admiralty pattern anchor, known as a fisherman's anchor, recovered during dredging in Portsmouth Harbour. This type of anchor is designed for use in reefs, rocks and weed. The anchor may have been discarded as it had a broken shank. It dated to the 19th or 20th century.
UID: BWL1_0072 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Queen Elizabeth Class Capital Dredge Project Her Majesty's Naval Base, Portsmouth: Archaeological Assessment Report (Unpublished document).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- ---XY SPM646 Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2018.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: #2576 ]
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Finds (1)
- ANCHOR (Georgian to Late 20th Century - 1800 AD to 2000 AD)
Location
| Grid reference | SU 62576 00649 (point) |
|---|---|
| Unitary Authority | Portsmouth City |
Record last edited
Jul 1 2026 11:51AM