Monument record LCS 086 - One of three shipwrecks of unknown date found near to Sizewell nuclear power station.

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Summary

1 of 3 (inc LCS 008 & LCS 087) Shipwrecks found within one square mile of Sizewell nuclear power station

Location

Grid reference Centred TM 4787 6271 (51m by 50m)
Map sheet TM46SE
Civil Parish LEISTON, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

The most recent of three wreck finds within one square mile of the Sizewell nuclear power stations. Found in May 1990, measuring 20m long and lying on its port side. The wreck is mainly wooden. Nearby is an iron anchor with 3m shank and smaller anchor, also iron. To date, no cargo has been found, (S1)

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <S1> Finds Report: Plouviez, J.. 1995. SCCAS Finds Record:. Bacon, S. Nautical Archaeology Society Newsletter Autumn 1990.
  • <M1> Unpublished document: Suffolk Archaeological Service. Parish Files.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Aug 13 2013 9:25AM

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