Environmental and archaeological background to prehistoric poole harbour

Pages: 5-10

DOI: 10.2307/j.ctvndv5rj.9

Abstract:

Poole Harbour covers almost 4000 hectares; it is the largest natural harbour in the UK and the second largest natural harbour in the world (Wilkes and Hewitt 2000, 3; Figure 2.1). It offers the advantages of safe and sheltered moorings and beaching points and is fed by the rivers Sherford, Frome, Piddle (Trent), and Corfe that together drain over 77, 500 hectares (c. 300 square miles) through Dorset and adjacent areas (May 1969, 143). These provide access routes west and north to Purbeck and the Dorset heaths. It has two northern ‘lobes’ - Lytchett and Holes Bays - and four main islands: Brownsea, Furzey,. ..

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Environmental and archaeological background to prehistoric Poole Harbour

Authors: Wilkes, E.

Publisher: Archaeopress Archaeology

ISBN: 9781789691443

Abstract:

This book is the culmination of significant multi-disciplinary work carried out by a variety of specialists, from conservators to woodworking and boatbuilding experts, exploring not only the craft's history but also its functionality - or ...

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