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Find Spot MPM2109 - Cannon approximately 140m east of Gosport Marina, Portsmouth Harbour
Summary
Post-medieval small smooth bore cast iron cannon recovered by grab in 2017 during the Queen Elizabeth Class Capital Dredge Project in Portsmouth Harbour. Found approximately 140m east of the floating breakwater at Gosport Marina.
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Full Description
Small smooth bore cast iron cannon recovered during pre-dredge clearance approximately 140m east of the floating breakwater at Gosport Marina. The cannon may have been used as ballast or a mooring anchor after being taken out of service. Probably an isolated find as no other archaeological material was recovered.
One of a number of cannon found in Portsmouth Harbour during the Queen Elizabeth Class Capital Dredge. See MPM2083, MPM2084, MPM2093 and MPM2108, MPM2110-MPM2112.
UID: BWL1_0078 in Queen Elizabeth Class Capital Dredge Project report.
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- ---XY SPM646 Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2018.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: #2580 ]
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Finds (1)
- CANNON (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
Location
| Grid reference | SU 62434 00298 (point) |
|---|---|
| Unitary Authority | Portsmouth City |
Record last edited
Aug 9 2024 11:57AM