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HER Number:MDV68101
Name:Wreck of the Cresta in Kingsbridge Estuary

Summary

The wreck of the yawl, Cresta, built in 1902 lies to the north of Tosnos Point in the Kingsbridge Estuary.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 745 402
Map Sheet:SX74SW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishSalcombe
DistrictSouth Hams
Ecclesiastical ParishSALCOMBE

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • National Trust SMR: 104126
  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX74SW/269

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • WRECK (XX - 1901 AD to 2000 AD (Between))

Full description

Davies, B. + Egan, L. + Jebson, T. + Turner, B., 2000, Hulks of the Salcombe-Kingsbridge Estuary, 26-27 (Report - Survey). SDV325626.

The 'Cresta', built in 1902 by W H Watty of Fal, Foey. The circumstances of her abandonment are not known.


Merritt, O., 2006, The Kingsbridge Estuary Archaeological Survey: Field Season 2005, 12 (Report - Survey). SDV325573.

The wreck of the yawl 'Cresta' which was built in 1902 lies to the north of Tosnos Point in the Kingsbridge Estuary.


Pink, F., 2014-2015, South Devon Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey Desk-Based Assessment (Interpretation). SDV357736.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV325573Report - Survey: Merritt, O.. 2006. The Kingsbridge Estuary Archaeological Survey: Field Season 2005. Bournemouth University School of Conservation Sciences Report. Unknown. Digital. 12.
SDV325626Report - Survey: Davies, B. + Egan, L. + Jebson, T. + Turner, B.. 2000. Hulks of the Salcombe-Kingsbridge Estuary. University of Plymouth: Nautical Archaeology. Not applicable. A4 Stapled + Digital. 26-27.
SDV357736Interpretation: Pink, F.. 2014-2015. South Devon Coast Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey Desk-Based Assessment. AC Archaeology Report. Digital.
Linked documents:1

Associated Monuments

MDV68102Related to: Iverna (Monument)
MDV68104Related to: Wreck of the Lizette in Kingsbridge Estuary (Maritime)
MDV68103Related to: Wreck of the Pinnafore in Kingsbridge Estuary (Maritime)
MDV68099Related to: Wreck of the Rose of Devon in the Kingsbridge Estuary (Maritime)
MDV68100Related to: Wreck of the Rulewater at Salcombe (Maritime)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV3762 - Hulks of the Salcombe-Kingsbridge Estuary
  • EDV3763 - The Kingsbridge Estuary Archaeological Survey: Field Season 2005

Date Last Edited:Jan 7 2016 3:11PM

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