Dorset - Christchurch Highcliffe and Mudeford
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Dorset - Christchurch Highcliffe and Mudeford
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The Isle of Wight as seen from Avon beach Mudeford
Mudeford Quay as viewed across Christcurch Harbour from Hengistbury Head. This is the mouth of the river Stour which was joined by the river Avon a short way before.
Christchurch Priory in Dorset
Christchurch Castle was built in the late 11thcentury to protect the town's and river access to the interior of Wessex. It was built inside the Saxon fort whose walls were probably used to build the castle mound or motte. The luxurious Contable's Hall was built around 1150. The stone keep, (slighted after 1650), replaced a wooden structure about 1300. The castle saw action in the Anarchy about 1147 and in the Civil War in 1645.
The remains of a 12th-century riverside chamber block or 'Constable's House'. This very early example of domestic architecture includes a rare Norman chimney. This can be found in the grounds of Christchurch Castle, Dorset.
As seen from the Castle Street road bridge across the river Avon
There has been a church on this site since around 800 A.D. The present building was begun in 1094 by Ranulf Flambard and has since been in continuous use as a place of prayer and pilgrimage. Visitors never fail to be amazed to find such a beautiful church tucked away in this corner of Dorset, where it dominates the skyline of the historic town of Christchurch. In Simon Jenkins' book Thousand Best Churches the Priory was one of only eighteen churches awarded 5 stars and was described in The Times Newspaper as the least appreciated of Grand Churches.
Christchurch in Dorset. The harbour and skyline
Mudeford Quay as viewed across Christcurch Harbour from Hengistbury Head. This is the mouth of the river Stour which was joined by the river Avon a short way before.
Christchurch Harbour in Dorset
Boats moored in Christchurch Harbour
Christchurch in Dorset. The harbour and skyline
The remains of a 12th-century riverside chamber block or 'Constable's House'. This very early example of domestic architecture includes a rare Norman chimney. This can be found in the grounds of Christchurch Castle, Dorset. As seen from across the river Avon
There has been a church on this site since around 800 A.D. The present building was begun in 1094 by Ranulf Flambard and has since been in continuous use as a place of prayer and pilgrimage. Visitors never fail to be amazed to find such a beautiful church tucked away in this corner of Dorset, where it dominates the skyline of the historic town of Christchurch. In Simon Jenkins' book Thousand Best Churches the Priory was one of only eighteen churches awarded 5 stars and was described in The Times Newspaper as the least appreciated of Grand Churches.
There has been a church on this site since around 800 A.D. The present building was begun in 1094 by Ranulf Flambard and has since been in continuous use as a place of prayer and pilgrimage. Visitors never fail to be amazed to find such a beautiful church tucked away in this corner of Dorset, where it dominates the skyline of the historic town of Christchurch. In Simon Jenkins' book Thousand Best Churches the Priory was one of only eighteen churches awarded 5 stars and was described in The Times Newspaper as the least appreciated of Grand Churches.
Beach Huts at Hengistbury Head
There has been a church on this site since around 800 A.D. The present building was begun in 1094 by Ranulf Flambard and has since been in continuous use as a place of prayer and pilgrimage. Visitors never fail to be amazed to find such a beautiful church tucked away in this corner of Dorset, where it dominates the skyline of the historic town of Christchurch. In Simon Jenkins' book Thousand Best Churches the Priory was one of only eighteen churches awarded 5 stars and was described in The Times Newspaper as the least appreciated of Grand Churches.
View of Christchurch Priory and the Norman House
Christchurch as viewed from Hengistbury head
The Noddy train makes its way to the end of Hengistbury Head at Christchurch Harbour in Dorset
A collage of Christchurch and the Priory.
Stone steps on a pathway on Hengistbury Head in Dorset
A groyne covered with seaweed on Highcliffe Beach
A view toward Christchurch across the reed beds and frozen waters of Christchurch harbour from Hengistbry Head.
A misty Mudeford as seen from Hengistbury Head with a heavy frost.
Christchurch Harbour in Dorset
Christchurch Priory in Dorset
View of Christchurch Priory and the Norman House
Fishing Boat with an old fashioned grainy look
Fishing nets at Mudeford Quay
Christchurch in Dorset. The harbour and skyline
The remains of a 12th-century riverside chamber block or 'Constable's House'. This very early example of domestic architecture includes a rare Norman chimney. This can be found in the grounds of Christchurch Castle, Dorset.
Beach Huts at Hengistbury Head
Beach Huts at Hengistbury Head
Beach Huts at Hengistbury Head
Beach Huts at Hengistbury Head
Beach huts at Highcliffe beach in Dorset
The Needles on the Isle of Wight seen from Hengistbury Head
Hengistbury Head on a cold frosty Boxing Day morning.
Hengistbury Head in Dorset with the Isle of Wight in the background
Hengistbury Head in Dorset with the Isle of Wight in the background
The Needles on the Isle of Wight seen from Hengistbury Head
View of Avon Beach from Mudeford Harbour
Needles on the Isle of Wight as viewed from Mudeford
Hengistbury Head in Dorset with the Isle of Wight in the background
The Needles on the Isle of Wight seen from Hengistbury Head
The Isle of Wight as Viewed from Mudeford in Dorset
Needles on the Isle of Wight as viewed from Mudeford
