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An updated version of this popular book, originally published by Sheila Herringshaw in 1981 and reprinted in 1989. This new and enlarged edition contains additional chapters bringing the story of Highcliffe up to date.
Now containing over 50 photographs of Highcliffe and its now lost surrounding estates and houses - Hoburne House, Saulfland, Nea House , Belvedere, Wolhayes, Beacon House. The ancient history of Highcliffe can only be traced through brief references in documents and records. In the 18th century there were three group of cottages or hamlets at Chewton, Chewton Common and Slop Pond.The first semblance of a village in the centre of the area rejoiced in the name of Slop Pond. This was a group of mud walled and thatched roof cottages built at the side of the track from Christchurch to Lymington. From the coastline, the view from Hurst Castle to Hengistbury Head was spread before the eyes of someone standing on the cliff top near the village of Slop Pond. It was to these cliffs that John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute, came and by 1773 had completed the building of his house, High Cliff. |
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£ 5.95
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Paperback 144 pages ISBN 978-1-897-887-17 |
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