A number of grave slabs from England’s oldest known shipwreck have been recovered by maritime archaeologists.

The remains of the 13th Century Mortar Wreck were discovered in Poole Bay, off Dorset, in 2020.

Cauldrons, cups, pottery and kitchen objects have already been brought to the surface.

A team from Bournemouth University has returned to the site to raise the carved slabs, along with stone mortars - made for grinding flour.

Dr Derek Pitman, head of archaeology at the university, said the wreck was “really well preserved”.

“It was full of stone mortars and burial slabs. I’ve never seen anything like it,” he said.

"It probably hit some choppy waters as it was leaving the harbour.

“It’s a substantial ship and had a relatively large cargo.”