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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Esther Addley

UNCOVERED: Oldest english shipwreck given government protection | History Defined

A diver examines one of the marble grave slabs
A diver examines one of the marble grave slabs the ship was carrying. Photograph: Bournemouth University/c/o Historic England

The oldest shipwreck to survive in English waters, dating from the 13th century, has been given the highest level of protection by the UK government after being discovered in Poole bay in Dorset.

The ship, along with its stone cargo including two beautifully carved marble grave slabs, was discovered by a local charter boat operator in 2020, after storms disturbed the seabed close to a busy maritime route.

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