Monument record MWX4457 - Bournemouth Pier: Submerged forest

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Summary

'Submerged forest' recorded at Bournemouth Pier.

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"At Bournemouth Pier we must note in passing traces of a submerged forest which could formerly be seen; many years ago it was uncovered at low tide, stumps of coniferous trees being exposed, abundantly, in their original sites." (1) The site is probably located to the east of the present pier. (2)

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Monograph: Morris, Sir Daniel (ed). 1914. A Natural History of Bournemouth and District, Including Archaeology, Topography, Municipal Government, Climate, Education, Fauna, Flora and Geology, by members of the Society.
  • <2> Digital archive: Le Pard, G. 1995-2003. Dorset Coast Forum Maritime Archaeological Database.

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Location

Grid reference SZ 08850 90605 (point) Estimated from sources
Map sheet SZ09SE

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  • None recorded

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  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 9 000 1445

Record last edited

Oct 23 2014 12:38PM

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