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| HER Number: | MDV20302 |
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| Name: | Wanli porcelain found in association with Church Rocks Wreck |
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Summary
Sherds of Ming Wanli porcelain dating to the last quarter of the 16th century have been found in association with the Church Rocks wreck.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 947 732 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX97SW |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Teignmouth |
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| District | Teignbridge |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | OFFSHORE |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX97SW/30/7
- Tide Project: 16/07/2020
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- FINDSPOT (XVI - 1575 AD to 1600 AD)
Full description
Burton, P., 1983, Notes and News, 347 (Article in Serial). SDV286376.
Dudley, E. R., 1983, Untitled Source (Worksheet). SDV286374.
During excavation of the wreck at Church Rocks in 1982, a sherd of wanli porcelain was recovered.
Teignmouth Museum and Historical Society, 1988, Wreck on Church Rocks, Teignmouth, Devon (Monograph). SDV322579.
Preece, C., 2004, Evidence for High Status as Sea: The Church Rocks Wreck, 105 (Article in Serial). SDV322472.
Two sherds of Wan Li porcelain have been found, dating to the last quarter of the 16th century. Chinese porcelain was relatively rare in northern Europe at this time and tended to be associated with the upper echelons of society.
Ruddock, M. + Watson, L., 2006+, The 16th Century Church Rocks Wreck at Teignmouth (Un-published). SDV363873.
Sherd of Ming pottery from a bowl about 6 inches across and 3 inches high. White with a blue internal pattern
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV286374 | Worksheet: Dudley, E. R.. 1983. Worksheet. |
| SDV286376 | Article in Serial: Burton, P.. 1983. Notes and News. The International Journal of Nautical Archaeology and Underwater Exploratio. 2, 4. Unknown. 347. |
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| SDV322472 | Article in Serial: Preece, C.. 2004. Evidence for High Status as Sea: The Church Rocks Wreck. Proceedings of the Devon Archaeological Society. 62. Paperback Volume. 105. |
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| SDV322579 | Monograph: Teignmouth Museum and Historical Society. 1988. Wreck on Church Rocks, Teignmouth, Devon. Wreck on Church Rocks, Teignmouth, Devon. Unknown. |
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| SDV363873 | Un-published: Ruddock, M. + Watson, L.. 2006+. The 16th Century Church Rocks Wreck at Teignmouth. Digital. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV9871 | Part of: Church Rocks Wreck, approximately 150 metres offshore from Teignmouth (Monument) |
Associated Finds
- FDV3836 - POT (XVI - 1575 AD to 1600 AD)
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Dec 10 2021 3:12PM |
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