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Stone Anchor

Maritime Archaeology Museum Maritime History Colonical
Period
Colonical
Date
2025-10-10
Materials
Limestone
Dimensions
L-98cm, W-34cm, H-16.5cm, THK-25cm
Site
Galle Habour
Inventory
MAMG/2009/ST/05

Full Description

A stone anchor with a square hole in the middle. This is a type of rock anchor that was discovered during a survey conducted in the Galle Port suburbs. It is dated to the 13th century AD.

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