What is recorded here
The National Heritage List for England records Unknown Wreck: Chesil Beach (Cannon Site) as a protected wreck. The saved point comes from the centre supplied by the official record. Listing does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
The wreck, known as the Unknown Wreck: Chesil Beach (Cannon Site), is believed to be a 17th-century warship, likely lost during a storm in 1639. It was part of a fleet transporting troops and supplies, and its loss resulted in the drowning of several crew members; its significance lies in being a well-preserved example of early Stuart naval architecture and military logistics.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Chesil BeachBeach / strand · 713 yd
Old church at East FleetChurch, cross or graveyard · 1555 yd
Moonfleet Manor HotelListed building · 1583 yd
Under Cross PlantationForest · 1.6 mi
Chesil Bank, boundary stoneMonument or public art · 1.7 mi
Wans PlantationForest · 1.7 mi
Chesil Beach at Langton HerringBeach · 1.8 mi
Restored dry stone wall, Langton HerringStanding or carved stone · 2.3 mi
Unicorn Sculpture, RoddenPublic sculpture · 3.1 mi
Bull's Face Sculpture, RoddenPublic sculpture · 3.3 mi
Sandsfoot CastleScheduled monument · 3.4 mi
The TrackVisitor information · 3.4 mi