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ID:SDV7909
Title:Thomas Benson's Convict Slaves on Lundy
Originator:Langham, A. F.
Date:1989
Summary:Benson diverted convicts bound for the colonies, to Lundy after 1748. These were housed in the castle. Langham argues that the cave grafitti includes the initials of these convicts, representing two diverted shipments, of 1749 and 1752. The cave is described as 17m long by 5m wide by 5m high. Originally C17 but later enlarged.

Associated Monuments (1)

MDV44Benson's Cave, Marisco Castle, Lundy (Monument)