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UK & Ireland, England
Purton hulks (look, don't touch)
Tidal foreshore Documented siteRestricted
What you could find
Reported finds from this shoreline.
Sea potteryAlso reported: Photography more than finds.
Photos via Wikimedia Commons: NPS (Public domain).
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Why this spot
1880-1965
The largest ship graveyard in mainland Britain (~80 vessels), Historic England-studied, Friends of Purton stewarded.
Before you go
Hazards noted for this site.
SEVERN BORE + quick mud - never go out on the flats
Keep exploring nearby
More spots in this area.