The Jurassic Coast Britain's Heritage Coast by Paul Harris

The Jurassic Coast Britain's Heritage Coast by Paul Harris

The Jurassic Coast, stretching from Exmouth to Studland on the South Coast, is England's first natural World Heritage Site, putting it on a par with such famous features as the Grand Canyon. This 95-mile stretch of coastline exposes 185 million years of geological history covering the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods. This heritage makes for extremely varied scenery, from the red cliffs of East Devon through the stone landscapes of Portland and Purbeck to the gleaming chalk stacks near Studland. Human history and culture are also well represented. There are prehistoric tumuli, castles and fortifications, Regency and Victorian resorts, Britain's only onshore oil well, strange follies and literary landscapes, each with their own fascinating story to tell. Authors including Jane Austen, Thomas Hardy, John Fowles and Ian McEwan have found inspiration for their works along this coastline and the area is rich in folklore too; tales of smugglers, ghosts, mermaids and sea monsters abound. This unique selection of images, accompanied by an insightful commentary, is the perfect companion for anyone who is keen to discover more about this uniquely beautiful stretch of coastline.

Paul Harris is a local historian who has written a number of publications for Amberley and had articles published elsewhere. Further to that, he has worked in a number of heritage roles, including as a custodian of a Martello tower.

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ISBN 13	9781445619170
ISBN 10	1445619172
Title	The Jurassic Coast Britain's Heritage Coast
Author	Paul Harris
Series	Britain's Heritage Coast
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Amberley Publishing
Year published	2014-05-15
Number of pages	96
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