How was Mudeford spit created?

Mudeford Spit Formed by sand and shingle brought around Hengistbury Head by longshore drift and pushed towards the shore by waves from the east, the spit is the most mobile of Dorset’s geographical features.

Who owns Mudeford spit?

Bournemouth Borough Council
Who owns what? Three quarters of Mudeford Spit is owned by Bournemouth Borough Council, the rest by the Meyrick Estate and it is leased to Christchurch Council on leases of 98 and 99 years and elapsing on 24 March 2029 and 23 June 2061 respectively.

Is Hengistbury Head a spit?

Hengistbury Head forms a natural breakwater protecting a small natural harbour formed in it lee from the prevailing southwesterly wind. A long sand spit has formed trailing off the end of the Head. This sand spit forms the easterly perimeter of Christchurch Harbour.

Is mudeford a nice place to live?

MUDEFORD has been named one of the best places to live in Britain. The area is known for its popular beaches, picturesque quayside and idyllic but expensive beach huts on the Mudeford Sandbank.

How did the Mudeford spit get its name?

Mudeford Spit, or Mudeford Sandbank to give it its official name is the final pointy bit of the land adjoining Hengistbury Head. It has grown and shrunk over the years as shifting sands – and man’s often unsuccessful attempts to control them – have had their effect.

Are there plans to rebuild Mudeford Spit Cafe?

Proposals by the local council to rebuild the cafe at Mudeford Spit in Christchurch, Dorset have attracted more than 200 open letters of objection after plans were lodged to create a new £1million replacement.

Where was the runway at Mudeford sand spit?

Poor quality. Aerial photograph centred over Christchurch harbour, showing the Run at Mudeford, Hengistbury Head, Mudeford sand spit, Mudeford & Stanpit. Airfield runway can be clearly seen.

Where is Mudeford Spit and Hengistbury Head?

Between the double dykes that mark the beginning of Hengistbury Head to the west, and the tip of Mudeford Spit to the east, are a diverse range of habitats that support a wide range of flora and fauna. To the south are cliffs of ironstone and the sea, to the north is Christchurch harbour.