Monument record MWX3136 - Little Sea, Studland: land reclamation
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Summary
Late-sixteenth to late-eighteenth century coastal change and natural 'reclamation' is evident at Little Sea, Studland.
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Full Description
The extent of late-sixteenth to late-eighteenth century coastal change and natural 'reclamation' is evident at Little Sea, Studland. Woodward records that 'Studland Heath is greatly encreas'd in Quantity since the Old Survey was taken, the sea having left a deal of land since that time. The whole of Little Sea will be heath in a few years.' The 'Old Survey' Woodward was referring to is Treswell's Map of 1586. (1)
<1> Woodward, William, 1775, Survey of the Manors of Studland, Godlington, Langdon Wallis and Eastington and other lands in Purbeck (Cartographic materials). SWX1398.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SWX1398 Cartographic materials: Woodward, William. 1775. Survey of the Manors of Studland, Godlington, Langdon Wallis and Eastington and other lands in Purbeck.
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 032 848 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ08SW |
| Civil Parish | Studland; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 019 193
Record last edited
Feb 17 2012 3:14AM
