Explanatory note

This Order designates as restricted areas for the purposes of the Protection of Wrecks Act 1973 two areas of the Thames Estuary. These areas are believed to be the wreck sites of the vessel called London which the Secretary of State is satisfied ought to be protected from unauthorised interference on account of its historical, archaeological or artistic importance.

Two areas around what was thought to be the full extent of the wreck sites of the London were previously designated as restricted areas under the Protection of Wrecks (Designation) (England) Order 2008. This Order extends the area of one of those restricted areas southward by 25 metres following the provision of more accurate information and revokes the 2008 Order.

A full impact assessment has not been produced for this Order.