Scotland
Port Glasgow foreshore
Tidal foreshore Documented siteRestricted
What you could find
Reported finds from this shoreline.
Clay pipe stems
Sea pottery
Nails and fittingsAlso reported: coal and slag.
Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Surrey County Council, David Williams, (CC BY-SA 4.0), NPS (Public domain), North Lincolnshire Museum, Martin Foreman, (CC BY 2.0).
Why this spot
17th century shipbuilding to 20th century
The birthplace of Clyde shipbuilding; foreshore material is dominated by industrial and shipyard debris. Report all finds under Treasure Trove.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.