England
Bristol Avon foreshore (tidal Avon, Cumberland Basin/Baltic Wharf)
Tidal foreshore Documented siteRestricted
What you could find
Reported finds from this shoreline.
Clay pipe stems
Sea pottery
Old bottlesAlso reported: dock and ballast debris.
Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Surrey County Council, David Williams, (CC BY-SA 4.0), NPS (Public domain), Sheila Sund (CC BY 2.0).
Why this spot
Medieval to Victorian port
Second-highest tidal range in the world; the Avon mud is dangerous, so treat as surface-only near safe access.View source →
Before you go
Hazards noted for this site.
Tidal foreshore, check tide times
soft mud and eroding ground in places.
Keep exploring nearby
More spots in this area.