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19th Century Barge, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. September 1992
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19th Century Barge, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. September 1992
River widening work on the River Fowey, just below Coulson Park at Lostwithiel, unearthed a 19th century barge buried in the river bank. Cornwall Council archaeologists, with Charlestown Heritage Shipwreck Society, brought diggers, note takers, measurers and photographers to the site. The barge was once used on the busy river to carry limestone for the kilns on Lostwithiel Quay, along with sand, seaweed and other cargoes. It was one of a fleet of four owned by the Liddicoat family. The barge was measured at 12 metres by 4 metres and was made of timber. Archaeologists worked on the boat for around a week before it was buried again to allow the contractors to finish the work on the river bank. Photographer: Jonathan Barker
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. In this photo print, taken by Jonathan Barker in September 1992, we are transported back to the mesmerizing discovery of a 19th-century barge buried deep within the river bank of Lostwithiel, Cornwall. The image captures an extraordinary moment when river widening work on the River Fowey revealed a long-forgotten relic from the past. Cornwall Council archaeologists joined forces with the Charlestown Heritage Shipwreck Society to meticulously excavate and document this remarkable find. Equipped with diggers, note takers, measurers, and photographers like Barker himself, they embarked on a week-long journey to unravel the secrets held within this historical vessel. Once an integral part of bustling waterways commerce, this particular barge was once utilized for transporting limestone for kilns on Lostwithiel Quay. Owned by the esteemed Liddicoat family as one of their fleet's four vessels, it also carried sand and seaweed among other valuable cargoes. Measuring an impressive 12 meters in length and 4 meters wide, this timber-made marvel stands as a testament to Cornwall's rich maritime heritage. After thorough examination and documentation by dedicated archaeologists, it was respectfully reburied to allow contractors to continue their vital work along the riverbank. This photograph not only immortalizes an incredible archaeological find but also serves as a reminder that beneath our modern landscapes lie hidden treasures waiting
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