East Dorset Landscape Character Assessment - Dorsetforyou.com
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25) Lower Avon Valley The woods on the hills formed by the Bracklesham Beds and PlateauGravels to the west overlook the flat, open meadowland either side of theContextRiver Avon and provide a significant backdrop to views within and acrossthe valley. Woods and copses within the character area also make aLandscape Character Type: Lowland river valleycrucial contribution to its special character and identity.Landscape Description Unit No.450Development at Avon Castle overlooking the Avon ValleyAvon Valley from Matchams ViewpointDescriptionThe River Avon, which coincides with the District Boundary, defines theeasternmost edge of the District. This character area includes the riverand the adjacent alluvium beds.To the north of the area on the west bank, the valley abuts the urbandevelopment at Avon Castle. Within East Dorset’s boundary there arejust two major areas of pastureland, at Watton's Ford and further to thesouth at Week Farm. Pasture forms the predominant land-use on theeast bank of the river.The river valley and the river itself are of significant ecological value andare protected by both national and international designations.East Dorset District Council District Landscape Character Assessment 200861
Historically the River was an important means of transport fromChristchurch harbour to Salisbury. But the need to maintain a constantdepth of water for boats conflicted with the demands of mill-owners andfarmers who needed to draw off the water to irrigate their meadowswhich resulted in its gradual decline during the eighteenth-century.Key Characteristics• Flat, open meadows• Enclosure by wooded, higher land to west• Waterside trees and copsesKey Features• Avon Castle developments to the west overlooking the valley• Extensive views along valley• BridgesEast Dorset District Council District Landscape Character Assessment 200862
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25) Lower Avon Valley The woods on the hills formed by the Bracklesham Beds and PlateauGravels to the west overlook the flat, open meadowland either side of theContextRiver Avon and provide a significant backdrop to views within and acrossthe valley. Woods and copses within the character area also make a<strong>Landscape</strong> <strong>Character</strong> Type: Lowland river valleycrucial contribution to its special character and identity.<strong>Landscape</strong> Description Unit No.450Development at Avon Castle overlooking the Avon ValleyAvon Valley from Matchams ViewpointDescriptionThe River Avon, which coincides with the District Boundary, defines theeasternmost edge of the District. This character area includes the riverand the adjacent alluvium beds.To the north of the area on the west bank, the valley abuts the urbandevelopment at Avon Castle. Within <strong>East</strong> <strong>Dorset</strong>’s boundary there arejust two major areas of pastureland, at Watton's Ford and further to thesouth at Week Farm. Pasture forms the predominant land-use on theeast bank of the river.The river valley and the river itself are of significant ecological value andare protected by both national and international designations.<strong>East</strong> <strong>Dorset</strong> District Council District <strong>Landscape</strong> <strong>Character</strong> <strong>Assessment</strong> 200861
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