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Find Spot MPM2123 - Fisherman's anchor, Portsmouth Harbour
Summary
Fisherman's 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
Fisherman's anchor recovered during dredging in Portsmouth Harbour. This type of anchor is designed for use in reefs, rocks and weed. The anchor was in good condition suggesting it had been lost rather than discarded. It dated to the 19th or 20th century.
UID: BWL7_0005 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Queen Elizabeth Class Capital Dredge Project Her Majesty's Naval Base, Portsmouth: Archaeological Assessment Report (Unpublished document).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- ---XY SPM646 Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2018.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: #2595 ]
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Finds (1)
- ANCHOR (19th century to Late 20th Century - 1801 AD to 2000 AD)
Location
| Grid reference | SU 62541 00605 (point) |
|---|---|
| Unitary Authority | Portsmouth City |
Record last edited
Jul 1 2026 11:51AM