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The Great Britain Guide

Memorials & monuments · South West England

Anchor from the MSC Napoli

In or near Branscombe.

Free admission

Anchor from the MSC Napoli — a memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Plaque, Branscombe - geograph.org.uk - 1397688

Trish Steel — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Much Natter · 2.0 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Anchor from the MSC Napoli is a memorial located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Sidmouth to Beer Coast SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: East Devon

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Anchor from the MSC Napoli is a memorial located in South-West England. It commemorates the shipwreck of the MSC Napoli, which occurred in 2007. The anchor serves as a poignant reminder of the maritime incident and its impact on the local community.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.6874, -3.1238
County
Devon
District
East Devon
Parish
Branscombe
Postcode
EX12 3DP
Parliamentary constituency
Honiton and Sidmouth
Nearest railway station
Much Natter2 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Anchor from the MSC Napoli?
Anchor from the MSC Napoli is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX12 3DP), in the parish of Branscombe.
What is Anchor from the MSC Napoli?
Anchor from the MSC Napoli — a memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Anchor from the MSC Napoli?
The nearest railway station is Much Natter, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX12 3DP.
Is Anchor from the MSC Napoli a protected site?
Yes — Anchor from the MSC Napoli is part of the Sidmouth to Beer Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the East Devon National Landscape (AONB).
Is Anchor from the MSC Napoli free to visit?
Yes, Anchor from the MSC Napoli is free to enter.
How do I get to Anchor from the MSC Napoli?
The nearest railway station is Much Natter, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX12 3DP.