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Christchurch Steamer Point Photos

Dorset, England

Soft sandstone & grey clays

Uploader's Comments

Note the erosion caused by the run-out of water after heavy rains. Respect the fence if you value your safety.

Uploaded to Geograph by Logomachy on 9 August 2014

Creative Commons License Photo © Logomachy, 9 August 2014. Licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons licence

Location: Friars Cliff, Christchurch

Location type: Urban

OS Grid: SZ196927

Coordinates: 50°44'3"N 1°43'23"W

Mapcode: GBR 55D.WQG

What 3 Words: noses.pushy.larger

Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.

County: Dorset

Country: England

Local Authority: Christchurch

Nearest postcode: BH23 4JQ

(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)

'Soft sandstone & grey clays' - a photo of Christchurch Steamer Point

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