2014

SZ0582 : Old Harry Rocks

taken 9 years ago, near to Studland, Dorset, England

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Old Harry Rocks
Old Harry Rocks
Old Harry Rocks

Old Harry Rocks are sea stacks off Handfast Point (The Foreland), north of Swanage. They are formed of chalk and are classic features of coastal erosion. The rocks are under constant attack from the sea and Harry has already lost a "wife".

Sea Stacks

Sea Stacks are pillars of rock found on cliffed coastlines around the country. They are a result of marine erosion and wave attack. Many famous stacks are given names. When a stack has been eroded it becomes a stump, before finally disappearing.

Natural Arches

Natural Arches are features of coastal erosion. They are found on cliffed coastlines and result from wave attack punching a hole through a headland. They are temporary features in the landscape, their roofs often collapse leaving stacks.


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Geographical Context: Coastal Geological interest
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SZ0582, 299 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
N Chadwick   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Tuesday, 30 December, 2014   (more nearby)
Submitted
Monday, 23 March, 2015
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SZ 0553 8253 [10m precision]
WGS84: 50:38.5460N 1:55.3893W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SZ 0543 8238
View Direction
North-northeast (about 22 degrees)
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