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Appendix P Landscape Character Type P: Low Weald
Appendix P Landscape Character Type P: Low Weald The Low Weald comprises a gently undulating lowland vale landscape found on the dense Weald clays that are located in the north of the South Downs. This landscape type forms only a small part of the area known as the Low Weald that extends north and east well beyond the boundary of the South Downs. Description Key Characteristics ◼ Mixed geology of dense Wealden clays with limestone and sandstone bands gives rise to a gently undulating lowland vale. ◼ Drained by numerous branching streams, which have carved narrow valleys into the Weald clay. Ponds, marshes and damp, low-lying meadows alongside streams are key ecological features. ◼ Small-scale patchwork of irregular fields of arable and pasture divided by a well-developed historic hedgerow network with hedgerow oaks or bordered by sinuous woodland edges. ◼ Deciduous woodland copses are a feature, including ancient, species-rich and ecologically important woodlands that were traditionally intensively managed for fuel and timber. ◼ Linear strips of remnant woodland (shaws) are distinctive between field and along the narrow valley streams - this tree cover means watercourses are often indiscernible within the wider landscape. ◼ A number of large ponds, representing hammerponds associated with the Wealden iron industry or later mill ponds, add to the historic time depth and ecological diversity. ◼ Settlement pattern is characterised by a high density of dispersed settlement – comprising isolated farmsteads of medieval origin set within areas of early enclosure surrounded by woodland, often assarted fields. ◼ Later encroachment around the edge of the commons has resulted in common edge settlement around a ‘village green’. -
126. South Coast Plain Area Profile: Supporting Documents
National Character 126. South Coast Plain Area profile: Supporting documents www.naturalengland.org.uk 1 National Character 126. South Coast Plain Area profile: Supporting documents Introduction National Character Areas map As part of Natural England’s responsibilities as set out in the Natural Environment White Paper,1 Biodiversity 20202 and the European Landscape Convention,3 we are revising profiles for England’s 159 National Character Areas North (NCAs). These are areas that share similar landscape characteristics, and which East follow natural lines in the landscape rather than administrative boundaries, making them a good decision-making framework for the natural environment. Yorkshire & The North Humber NCA profiles are guidance documents which can help communities to inform West their decision-making about the places that they live in and care for. The information they contain will support the planning of conservation initiatives at a East landscape scale, inform the delivery of Nature Improvement Areas and encourage Midlands broader partnership working through Local Nature Partnerships. The profiles will West also help to inform choices about how land is managed and can change. Midlands East of Each profile includes a description of the natural and cultural features England that shape our landscapes, how the landscape has changed over time, the current key drivers for ongoing change, and a broad analysis of each London area’s characteristics and ecosystem services. Statements of Environmental South East Opportunity (SEOs) are suggested, which draw on this integrated information. South West The SEOs offer guidance on the critical issues, which could help to achieve sustainable growth and a more secure environmental future. -
The Watergate at Portchester and the Anglo-Saxon Porch at Titchfield
Pro. Hampsh. Field Club Archaeol. Soc. 40, 1984, 71-80 71 THE WATERGATE AT PORTCHESTER AND THE ANGLO- SAXON PORCH AT TITCHFIELD: A RE-CONSIDERATION OF THE EVIDENCE By MICHAEL HARE ABSTRACT is now recognised as Quarr stone from the Isle of During the last thirty years, attention has been drawn Wight, a stone used over a wide area from the on a number of occasions to similarities between the Watergate at Portchester and the porch at Titchfield tenth century onwards (see most recently Tat- church. The purpose of this paper is to consider the ton-Brown 1980). Jope suggested that 'This various arguments that have been put forward and to contrast between the stone used at Titchfield suggest that although there are certain similarities, and that of the other Saxon work in the region the two structures are not contemporary in date. The thus supports Dr Butler's contention that this porch at Titchfield is early, probably dating from the work incorporates some of the dressed stone late seventh or eighth century, while it is considered from a Roman gate at Portchester'. that the Watergate is most likely to have been From 1961 to 1972 Portchester Castle was the constructed shortly after the Norman Conquest. subject of an intensive research and excavation programme by Professor B Cunliffe. The results RECENT STUDIES were published in three volumes, devoted re Dr R M Butler (1955) was the first to draw spectively to the Roman, Saxon and Medieval attention to the similarities between the east periods (Cunliffe 1975/6/7). The Watergate was gate or Watergate at Portchester and the porch examined in 1961—3 and excavation demon at Titchfield (Figs 1 and 2). -
'South Downs Way Ahead'
‘South Downs Way Ahead’ Emily Brennan & Nigel James (South Downs Way Ahead NIA Lead Officers) Outline of NIA Examples of current delivery The NIA approach beyond 2015 Example focal area map South Downs Way Ahead Partnership (1) Arun and Rother Rivers Trust, (2) Brighton & Hove City Council, (3) Brighton University, (4) Butterfly Conservation, (5) Eastbourne Borough Council, (6) Environment Agency, (7) Forestry Research, (8) Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust, (9) Hampshire Biodiversity Information Centre, (10) Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, (11) Leeds University, (12) Lewes District Council, (13) Lewes & Ouse Valley Eco-nomics Group, (14) National Trust, (15) Natural England, (16) Portsmouth Water, (17) Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, (18) Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, (19) Rural Economy and Land Use Programme (Newcastle University), (20) South Downs Land Management Group, (21) South Downs National Park Authority, (22) South Downs Network, (23) South Downs Society, (24) South East Water, (25) Southern Water, (26) Steyning Downland Scheme, (27) Sussex Biodiversity Record Centre, (28) Sussex Wildlife Trust, (29) Winchester City Council Key: Community group Local government Research institute National government NGO Local partnership/network Regional government Business South Downs Way Ahead Partnership NIA objectives 1. Walk the Chalk 2. Linking the Fragments 3. Surface to Groundwater 4. Town to Down 5. Valuing the Chalk Example of project delivery Chantry to Chanctonbury Dukes Objectives 1 & 2: Walk the Chalk & Linking -
Trafalgar Wharf – from Portchester Train Station
Magma Structures - Trafalgar Wharf – from Portchester train station From Portchester railway station, walk down Station Road. Turn left onto East Street at the roundabout Cross over the road, turn right and head down Castle Trading Estate. Follow the winding road and you will come to Trafalgar Wharf trading estate at the end Note: rather than Castle Trading Estate you can also walk down Hamilton Road to the East if you prefer At the Trafalgar Wharf entrance you can walk around the pedestrian access barrier on the left hand side You will see the Magma factory immediately on your left with the large Magma sign on the factory wall Head for Magma reception with the big glass door entrance on the right hand side of the factory At Magma reception sign in as a visitor, take a badge and call at the desk for your Magma contact Magma House, Trafalgar Wharf, Hamilton Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 4PX Phone: 023 9387 2800 Magma Structures - Trafalgar Wharf – by car from A3M or A27 From the A3 travelling south Continue onto A3(M) – follow the sign for Portsmouth / Hayling Island Continue onto the A27 heading west (see below) From the A27 heading west Take the A3(N) / A3(S) exit towards Cosham / Hilsea (just after you see the Pall building on the RHS) Keep to the right slip lane and follow signs for M275 / M27 / A3 / A27 up to the roundabout 2nd exit at the roundabout - Western Road / A27. Follow the ‘Fareham’ lane onto Southampton Road From the A27 heading east At junction 12, take the A27 exit to Paulsgrove / Cosham /Hilsea Keep left, follow signs for Superstore & Business Parks. -
Solent Connectivity May 2020
Solent Connectivity May 2020 Continuous Modular Strategic Planning Page | 1 Page | 2 Table of Contents 1.0 Executive Summary .......................................................................................................................................... 6 2.0 The Solent CMSP Study ................................................................................................................................... 10 2.1 Scope and Geography....................................................................................................................... 10 2.2 Fit with wider rail industry strategy ................................................................................................. 11 2.3 Governance and process .................................................................................................................. 12 3.0 Context and Strategic Questions ............................................................................................................ 15 3.1 Strategic Questions .......................................................................................................................... 15 3.2 Economic context ............................................................................................................................. 16 3.3 Travel patterns and changes over time ............................................................................................ 18 3.4 Dual-city region aspirations and city to city connectivity ................................................................ -
South Downs National Park Local Access Forum
Paper for Discussion, compiled by SDJC, BHCC, ESCC, HCC & W SCC South Downs National Park Local Access Forum I. INTRODUCTION The “shadow South Downs National Park Authority” (NPA) is due to come into being in April 2010, being fully functioning a year later. This “shadow” will consist of the members, who will meet to make the decisions as to how the NPA will operate. In April 2011 the NPA will become the Access Authority and will therefore be responsible for setting up a statutory Local Access Forum (LAF) for the South Downs. The role of the Local Highway Authority does not change, so the Rights of W ay Improvement Plans (RoW IPs) will remain their responsibility. It is important that in setting up a new LAF for the National Park, roles and responsibilities are clearly established to ensure a workable system emerges. The current South Downs Access Forum is a “non-statutory sub-forum” of the four statutory LAFs (Hampshire, Brighton & Hove, East and West Sussex). It has developed expertise and experience, so its valuable contribution should be acknowledged in establishing the statutory South Downs LAF. It has a balanced and well-reasoned approach to the issues which are considered at formal meetings and at targeted workshops and working groups. It has enthusiastic and well-informed members and has delivered some very useful projects over its short life (see II below). It is administered by the South Downs Joint Committee, which currently oversees access across the East Hampshire and Sussex Downs Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, as well as undertaking the management of rights of way in the East and W est Sussex Downs on behalf of the local highway authorities. -
Portchester Intouch Winter 2020
CONSERVATIVES – Over two decades of outstanding civic service PORTCHESTERInT – Winterouch 2020 Saved by the wild geese BRENT geese helped to save an support area for Brent geese and important habitat from destruc- wading birds – one of only 4 ar- tion by development. eas in the Borough. Land south of Romsey Avenue, Portches- It resulted in 12 grounds for re- ter was recognised as an important wildlife fusal, with councillors adding the area. important highways reason that It led to residents celebrating victory after it would lead to extra parking re- REJECTED a tenacious two-year battle to get plans for strictions in Beaulieu Avenue and 225 homes thrown out by Fareham plan- Romsey Avenue, posing a threat ning committee. to users and road safety. There was more good news a week later However, the equally contro- when it was announced Romsey Avenue versial proposal for 350 homes was excluded from the new Fareham Draft on 20.4 hectares (50.4 acres) Local Plan and so was land earmarked for at Winnham Farm, Downend, 600 homes west of Downend Road. remains in the Draft Local Plan, Portchester Councillor Nick Walker said: despite Miller Home’ latest application be- a total of 8,389 houses and about 153,000 “I am sure residents, like me and my fel- ing rejected by the planning committee in sq.m of employment space, and includes low ward Councillor November on high- 4,858 houses at Welborne. Sue Bell, are relieved way grounds. The plan and consultation comments will that their efforts to The proposed new be submitted to the independent Planning prevent the loss of Borough Plan for Inspectorate, which will carry out a thor- this site will be very Fareham received full ough review. -
The South Downs National Park
Using evidence to drive strategic approaches to protecting species and habitats A case study from the South Downs Clare Blencowe @SxBRC Record Centre Manager Sussex Biodiversity Record Centre • We are an impartial provider of environmental information services encompassing biodiversity, geodiversity and other aspects of Sussex’s natural capital • We work in partnership with data users and data providers, for public benefit • We are not for profit and hosted by Sussex Wildlife Trust • We are one of many local environmental record centres situated around the UK The South Downs National Park © Nigel Symington Beachy Head © Nigel Symington The Lewes Downs © Graeme Lyons Heyshott Escarpment © Mark Colvin Old Winchester Hill © Herry Lawford (CC BY 2.0) Chalk grassland © Arthur Hoare, Neil Hulme, Graeme Lyons Chalk grassland Lowland Chalk Grassland is one of our most valued and endangered habitats. It is both rich in biodiversity and wholly characteristic of South Downs landscape. It is also under pressure from farming and other land-use change with a risk of becoming increasingly fragmented. Chris Fairbrother – Landscape & Biodiversity Strategy Lead, South Downs National Park Authority Chalk grassland – what do we know about it? 1987 A botanical survey and assessment of the chalk grasslands of Hampshire, Pardon, B. J. 1992 A botanical survey of unimproved grassland of the South Downs in West Sussex, Steven, G. 1992 A botanical survey of unimproved grassland on the South Downs in East Sussex, Steven, G. and Muggeridge, N. 2005 Sussex calcareous grassland dataset created using contributions from the South Downs Conservation Board and Natural England 2010 South Downs National Park established 2012 South Downs Way Ahead Nature Improvement Area (NIA) funded for three years as a Defra pilot 2012 – South Downs NIA Local Wildlife Site Surveys, 2014 Forbes, N. -
South Downs National Park Climate Change Adaptation Plan 5 the NATIONAL WHY PRODUCE a CLIMATE PARK PARTNERSHIP CHANGE ADAPTATION PLAN? MANAGEMENT PLAN
South Downs Centre SOUTH DOWNS North Street Midhurst West Sussex NATIONAL PARK GU29 9DH T: 01730 814810 SOUTHDOWNS.GOV.UK Climate Change Adaptation Plan SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK Climate Change Adaptation Plan Pond dipping in July ©SDNPA/ Mischa Haller 2 South Downs National Park CONTENTS Introduction 04 The National Park Partnership 06 Management Plan Why produce a climate change 07 adaptation plan? Building resilience into ecological 08 networks The Adaptation Approach 09 (methodology) Evidence Base 10 National level projections till 2050 11 Primary habitats vulnerable to 12 climate change Impacts and observed changes on key 13 National Park assets and interests Ecosystem Services and climate change 20 Assessment of the risks and 22 opportunities Summary of high risk impacts over 24 short, medium and long term Interdependencies, barriers 25 and opportunities Next Steps – Implementing and 26 reviewing the Action Plan Annexes Annex 1 – Ecosystem Service Impacts 28 Annex 2 – Assessment of the principal 38 climate change risks and opportunities Annex 3 – Climate Change Action Plan 80 Annex 4 – Policy responses to climate 98 change within the Partnership Management Plan (PMP) Annex 5 – Bibliography 100 Climate Change Adaptation Plan 3 INTRODUCTION At the upper range of current predictions 1 ‘Where there are threats Climate change is one of the of serious or irreversible The South Downs National Park we may start to exceed the thresholds at damage, lack of full principal drivers of environmental scientific certainty shall which these services function adequately. not be used as a reason for postponing cost change for the South Downs Godalming The current understanding of environmental effective measures that ALTON prevent environmental Binsted National Park in the future. -
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Food Lovers' Heaven a Literary Legacy in the South Downs
4 5 14 ALTON 16 M3 3 Grayshott SELBORNE A31 Food Lovers’ Heaven A Literary Legacy 9 15 1 Traditional and cosy pubs and award winning cafés and Follow in the footsteps of Jane Austen who was born in WINCHESTER A272 restaurants, perfect to restore your energy after a long Steventon and is buried at Winchester Cathedral 15 where A3 countryside walk or thrilling cycle ride, abound throughout visitors can see the three memorials dedicated to her. 10 2 the area. Many of them are careful to source their fresh Jane Austen lived much of her life in the village of Chawton. PETERSFIELD 11 6 7 produce locally and serve regional beers and wines. 16 A32 Her home is now the Jane Austen’s House Museum where 8 in the visitors can see Jane’s writing desk. You can also visit Chawton BISHOPS WALTHAM South Downs National Park era of rail travel and enjoy a sumptuous dinner aboard a House Library where Jane’s brother lived. Events take place here 14 Hampshire Area steam train on the Mid-Hants Railway Watercress Line . and in nearby Alton, including the Jane Austen Regency week in A3(M) Farm shops and independent food shops and delis in the June, attracting enthusiasts from around the world. WICKHAM ROWLAND’S 12 The landscape and people of the South Downs have long been CASTLE M27 13 TO CHICHESTER meat, fish and vegetables alongside artisan breads, cheeses the inspiration for authors including Flora Thompson and poet EMSWORTH A27 and preserves. Edward Thomas. Both Alton and Petersfield, as well as Winchester have regular 1 The Theatre Royal www.theatre-royal-winchester.co.uk Farmers’ Markets.