Eglintoun

Wreck

Why this matters

The *Eglintoun* was a 19th-century British merchant vessel that was lost in a storm off the coast of Wales in 1853. While the exact number of casualties is unclear, the wreck is noted for its historical significance as part of the maritime trade network between Britain and the colonies.

What is recorded here

The National Monuments Record of Wales records Eglintoun as Wreck from the Post Medieval period. The saved point comes from the official national record. Inclusion does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.

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