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Find Spot MPM2110 - Cannon approximately 150m east of Gosport Marina, Portsmouth Harbour
Summary
Smooth bore cast iron cannon recovered by grab in 2017 during the Queen Elizabeth Class Capital Dredge Project in Portsmouth Harbour. Found approximately 150m east of the floating breakwater at Gosport Marina. Possibly an English 8 foot gun of c.17th century date.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Smooth bore cast iron cannon recovered during pre-dredge clearance approximately 150m east of the floating breakwater at Gosport Marina. Thought likely to be an English 8ft cannon, possibly an 8-12 pounder. Dated to the c.17th century. 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-MPM2109, MPM2111-MPM2112.
UID: BWL1_0079 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- ---XY SPM646 Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2018.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: #2581 ]
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Finds (1)
- CANNON (Elizabethan to Stuart - 1600 AD? to 1700 AD?)
Location
| Grid reference | SU 62424 00336 (point) |
|---|---|
| Unitary Authority | Portsmouth City |
Record last edited
Aug 21 2025 12:29PM