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A weird thing has appeared on Leas Foot Beach in Thurlestone, which we would love to have a hand in identifying. 

The thing, which we found earlier today, Saturday, 16 October, while walking on the beach, is made of metal and bonkers heavy. Less than a metre long from end-to-end, with a circular opening at one end and a tapered point at the other, we would love help identifying it. 

The weird thing on Leas Foot Beach, Thurlestone - credit Sam Acourt

It looks like it may have been in the water a while, but of course salt water can make really modern things look antique in a very short period of time. 

The weird thing on Leas Foot Beach, Thurlestone, with a toddler for scale - credit Sam Acourt

Do you know what it could be? You can WhatsApp me on 07904 048997, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or comment on our social media. 

 

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Can you help identify this thing we found on the beach?
Can you help identify this thing we found on the beach?
Can you help identify this thing we found on the beach?

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Mr
(Updated: March 06, 2025)
I m pretty sure it s the ancher hauser from the Louis shield wreck that lies just off the beach, I have seen it appear on the beach before after storms.
J
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Mrs
(Updated: March 06, 2025)
Looks like the pipe off a large ship that the anchor used to drop down into the water.
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Weird thing found on beach
(Updated: March 06, 2025)
The first thing that comes to my head looking at it, is an anchor chain guide from a small ship.
MP
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B
(Updated: March 06, 2025)
A hearth? Or part of an exploded canon? ?
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