Beach Thorncombe
Share You said: I’m interested in researching coastal erosion along the west coast of the UK, particularly along the Jurassic coast and especially in the West Dorset areas covering both Chesil beach and the coast between Bridport harbour, (West Bay), and Seaton in adjoining Devon. Primarily, for the moment, I want to know how much … Read more
I was interested in researching coastal erosion along the west coast of the UK, particularly along the Jurassic coast and especially in the West Dorset areas covering both Chesil beach and the coast between Bridport harbour, (West Bay), and Seaton in adjoining Devon. Primarily, in keeping with my comprehensive studies and interest in Anglo-Romano Dorset, … Read more
In the UK, hillforts were ancient formed structures first created by humans approximately 3000 years ago as communities began to settle into areas pursuing early agricultural initiatives. The first hillforts appear to have been constructed around 900 BC in the later Bronze Age although the main thrust of a building phase deploying more effective defensive structures … Read more
The history of Bridport’s harbour is closely tied to the town’s development as a coastal trading and fishing center. The harbour has a sheltered location on the coast and was ideally situated for trade with Europe. It is likely that the harbour has been in use for many centuries, although the first recorded mention of … Read more
I understand that not everyone may appreciate or grasp the profound nature of being able to read an ancient landscape or view a vast geological timeline in the manner and fashion I choose to view our world but large tracts of West Dorset, (almost uniquely, I’d claim), represent a, virtually, untouched natural environment where evidence … Read more
Dorset Hillforts and Anglo -Romano villas: A Brief but Fascinating Overview In this 21st century age, where many people, especially online contributors, seem to need conspiracy theories, sensationalized content, or fake news to inspire their engagement with the world, I propose that what they really need do is simply observe the incredible natural landscapes around … Read more
