Moor Sand site facts for kids
The remains of a very old shipwreck were found in 1977 near Moor Sand, which is a beach in Devon, England. This ship was carrying a special cargo of Middle Bronze Age weapons. The site was officially protected on February 14, 1978. Today, it is known as a Protected Wreck and is looked after by Historic England.
What Was the Shipwreck?
This site might be what's left of a very old boat from the prehistoric times. It probably sank while carrying many Middle Bronze Age weapons. These weapons included items like swords and special axes called palstaves, along with other materials.
How Was It Found and Studied?
The shipwreck site was first discovered in 1977 by divers who were still learning. They were taking a training course in Salcombe. After this first discovery, people searched the area carefully in the years that followed. They found even more items from the wreck. The last object was taken from the site in 1982.
