Series: CISMAS unpublished report series

This project undertook maintenance of the Colossus dive trail and the collection of further datingevidence from the Wheel Wreck to aid the identification of this wreck. Both sites are protectedhistoric wrecks and are only about six kilometres apart. The rationale behind combining these twoprojects was that considerable financial savings can be made by combining the fieldwork into a singleevent.

The 'Hedges and Ruins' on Samson Flats in the Isles of Scilly were first noted by Dr William Borlase in the mid-eighteenth century. The location of these features within the inter-tidal zone was taken as evidence that they were part of an inundated landscape and possibly prehistoric in date. However, this interpretation of their function and date has sometimes been questioned. This project aims to produce an accurate survey of the features and the topography in the inter-tidal zone on Samson Flats. The survey of these features should allow a better determination of their function and date. The project will also seek to engage the local community through site open days and local presentations.