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Canary Ledges

Island in Dorset

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Canary Ledges

In a twist A fine length of rope is neatly coiled on the harbour quay on The Cobb at Lyme Regis, awaiting use by the next vessel to berth. Spanish Eyes III (E509) is a potter, built in 2001.
In a twist Credit: Marika Reinholds

Canary Ledges is a small island located off the coast of Dorset, England. It is situated in the English Channel, approximately 3 miles south of the town of Weymouth. With an area of just over 1 square mile, Canary Ledges is known for its rugged and picturesque landscape.

The island is predominantly composed of limestone cliffs, which provide a stunning backdrop against the sparkling blue waters of the Channel. These cliffs are home to a variety of seabirds, including gulls, guillemots, and puffins, making it a popular destination for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.

Canary Ledges boasts a small but thriving population of around 200 residents. The island is largely self-sufficient, with its own school, shops, and medical facilities. The main industry on the island is fishing, with many locals relying on the rich waters surrounding Canary Ledges for their livelihoods.

Despite its small size, the island has a rich history. It has been inhabited since prehistoric times, with evidence of human presence dating back thousands of years. Over the centuries, Canary Ledges has been a strategic location for various military operations due to its advantageous position in the Channel.

Access to Canary Ledges is primarily by boat, with regular ferry services operating from Weymouth. The island attracts a steady stream of tourists, particularly during the summer months when visitors flock to enjoy the island's natural beauty and tranquil atmosphere.

In conclusion, Canary Ledges is a charming and idyllic island off the coast of Dorset, offering a unique blend of stunning cliffs, diverse wildlife, and a rich historical heritage.

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In a twist A fine length of rope is neatly coiled on the harbour quay on The Cobb at Lyme Regis, awaiting use by the next vessel to berth. Spanish Eyes III (E509) is a potter, built in 2001.
In a twist
A fine length of rope is neatly coiled on the harbour quay on The Cobb at Lyme Regis, awaiting use by the next vessel to berth. Spanish Eyes III (E509) is a potter, built in 2001.
The lower slope of Black Ven - Charmouth The cliff face is black except for the topsoil and made up of layer upon layer of soft mud, silt and clay pressed together over millions of years. Landslides are frequent with the sea washing the silt away from them and exposing fossils which have been captured within. The landslide of 1958/9 was the largest coastal landslide in Europe.
The lower slope of Black Ven - Charmouth
The cliff face is black except for the topsoil and made up of layer upon layer of soft mud, silt and clay pressed together over millions of years. Landslides are frequent with the sea washing the silt away from them and exposing fossils which have been captured within. The landslide of 1958/9 was the largest coastal landslide in Europe.
Boulders on the beach - Charmouth The boulders are lying on the solidified smooth black debris from the landslides of Black Ven (left). In the distance in another grid square is Golden Cap, the highest point on the South Coast of England. In circa 833 the Danes arrived in 35 ships and with thousands of men. They landed on this beach and a savage battle followed with the local inhabitants. Mary Anning was also another visitor in much later times and discovered the fossilised Ichthyosaur in these cliffs somewhere between Charmouth and Lyme Regis.
Boulders on the beach - Charmouth
The boulders are lying on the solidified smooth black debris from the landslides of Black Ven (left). In the distance in another grid square is Golden Cap, the highest point on the South Coast of England. In circa 833 the Danes arrived in 35 ships and with thousands of men. They landed on this beach and a savage battle followed with the local inhabitants. Mary Anning was also another visitor in much later times and discovered the fossilised Ichthyosaur in these cliffs somewhere between Charmouth and Lyme Regis.
Lower end of Broad Street - Lyme Regis The road turns left at the bottom into Church Street. The town was very very crowded. In the distance over Lyme Bay one can see Golden Cap, the highest point on the South West coast and the coastline stretching towards West Bay and Burton Bradstock and other coves on the Jurassic Coast.
Lower end of Broad Street - Lyme Regis
The road turns left at the bottom into Church Street. The town was very very crowded. In the distance over Lyme Bay one can see Golden Cap, the highest point on the South West coast and the coastline stretching towards West Bay and Burton Bradstock and other coves on the Jurassic Coast.
Riverside walk - Lyme Regis Not far from where one takes up the River Lim walk again from Coombe Street, there is a large handsome house which looks as if it may have originally been a commercial building such as some sort of mill
Riverside walk - Lyme Regis
Not far from where one takes up the River Lim walk again from Coombe Street, there is a large handsome house which looks as if it may have originally been a commercial building such as some sort of mill
The Ford, River Lim - Lyme Regis This ford is supposed to be the longest in the country. It is situated near Jordan Flats.
The Ford, River Lim - Lyme Regis
This ford is supposed to be the longest in the country. It is situated near Jordan Flats.
Mill Green - Lyme Regis Prettily painted terraced houses winding up the hill from the river.
Mill Green - Lyme Regis
Prettily painted terraced houses winding up the hill from the river.
Monmouth Street, Lyme Regis - looking East Monmouth Street, Lyme Regis looking East towards the Church of St Michael the Archangel.
Monmouth Street, Lyme Regis - looking East
Monmouth Street, Lyme Regis looking East towards the Church of St Michael the Archangel.
Pastel beach huts Pretty beach huts line Cart Road in Lyme Regis, overlooking Lyme Bay. The huts are available to rent via The Town Council, costing from £4.00 per day (low season) up to £1,700.00 for an annual pass (2022 rates).
Pastel beach huts
Pretty beach huts line Cart Road in Lyme Regis, overlooking Lyme Bay. The huts are available to rent via The Town Council, costing from £4.00 per day (low season) up to £1,700.00 for an annual pass (2022 rates).
Lyme Regis beach Lyme Regis beach on this peaceful Tuesday afternoon
Lyme Regis beach
Lyme Regis beach on this peaceful Tuesday afternoon
Lyme Regis town centre Lyme Regis town centre on this peaceful Tuesday afternoon
Lyme Regis town centre
Lyme Regis town centre on this peaceful Tuesday afternoon
A juggling hare The sculpture is one of ten, which make up the sculpture trail through the Langmoor and Lister gardens in Lyme Regis. The sculpture is by Clare Trenchard. See link for more information about the sculptures on display. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://lovelymeregis.co.uk/thingstodo/lyme_regis_sculpture_trail" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://lovelymeregis.co.uk/thingstodo/lyme_regis_sculpture_trail">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
A juggling hare
The sculpture is one of ten, which make up the sculpture trail through the Langmoor and Lister gardens in Lyme Regis. The sculpture is by Clare Trenchard. See link for more information about the sculptures on display. LinkExternal link
Sea Mine collection box in Lyme Regis A sea mine from the Second World War is now a collection box. The Shipwrecked Mariners' Society provides financial support and practical assistance to merchant seafarers, fisherfolk and their dependants. The sea mines were used to defend the British coast and harbours during the war. After the war, approximately 200 mine casings were donated to the society by the Admiralty for use as collection boxes. 60 of these currently survive at seaside towns around the country. The text on the blue notice above the mine says 'This old Second World War Mine is placed here as a collecting box. Your donation will help us support the dependants of those lost at sea as well as sick, disabled and retired fishermen and mariners in need'.
Sea Mine collection box in Lyme Regis
A sea mine from the Second World War is now a collection box. The Shipwrecked Mariners' Society provides financial support and practical assistance to merchant seafarers, fisherfolk and their dependants. The sea mines were used to defend the British coast and harbours during the war. After the war, approximately 200 mine casings were donated to the society by the Admiralty for use as collection boxes. 60 of these currently survive at seaside towns around the country. The text on the blue notice above the mine says 'This old Second World War Mine is placed here as a collecting box. Your donation will help us support the dependants of those lost at sea as well as sick, disabled and retired fishermen and mariners in need'.
Bucket and spade recycling A very useful collection box has appeared near the life guards hut on the seafront at Lyme Regis. There is no indication as to which organisation or group is behind this useful initiative but text at the bottom of the box says 'original idea by Ceci, design inspired by Erin and built by Kyle' so well done to them, whoever they may be.
Bucket and spade recycling
A very useful collection box has appeared near the life guards hut on the seafront at Lyme Regis. There is no indication as to which organisation or group is behind this useful initiative but text at the bottom of the box says 'original idea by Ceci, design inspired by Erin and built by Kyle' so well done to them, whoever they may be.
Cobb Gate Car Park, Lyme Regis Right on the sea front
Cobb Gate Car Park, Lyme Regis
Right on the sea front
Path down to the sea front, Lyme Regis The way of the South West Coast Path.
Path down to the sea front, Lyme Regis
The way of the South West Coast Path.
Mary Anning statue (1) A statue of the 19th century palaeontologist Mary Anning and her dog Tray was unveiled in her home town of Lyme Regis on 21 May 2022. She often did not get the credit and recognition she deserved for her discoveries and expertise due to her gender and low social status. This oversight was righted by a young Lyme Regis resident who initiated, along with her mother, a crowd funding appeal which raised in excess of £100,000 to commission the statue, which was sculpted by artist Denise Dutton. Here is a link to the Mary Anning Rocks project. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.maryanningrocks.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.maryanningrocks.co.uk/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Mary Anning statue (1)
A statue of the 19th century palaeontologist Mary Anning and her dog Tray was unveiled in her home town of Lyme Regis on 21 May 2022. She often did not get the credit and recognition she deserved for her discoveries and expertise due to her gender and low social status. This oversight was righted by a young Lyme Regis resident who initiated, along with her mother, a crowd funding appeal which raised in excess of £100,000 to commission the statue, which was sculpted by artist Denise Dutton. Here is a link to the Mary Anning Rocks project. LinkExternal link
Mary Anning statue (2) A statue of the 19th century palaeontologist Mary Anning and her dog Tray was unveiled in her home town of Lyme Regis on 21 May 2022. She often did not get the credit and recognition she deserved for her discoveries and expertise due to her gender and low social status. This oversight was righted by a young Lyme Regis resident who initiated, along with her mother, a crowd funding appeal which raised in excess of £100,000 to commission the statue, which was sculpted by artist Denise Dutton. Here is a link to the Mary Anning Rocks project. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.maryanningrocks.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.maryanningrocks.co.uk/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Mary Anning statue (2)
A statue of the 19th century palaeontologist Mary Anning and her dog Tray was unveiled in her home town of Lyme Regis on 21 May 2022. She often did not get the credit and recognition she deserved for her discoveries and expertise due to her gender and low social status. This oversight was righted by a young Lyme Regis resident who initiated, along with her mother, a crowd funding appeal which raised in excess of £100,000 to commission the statue, which was sculpted by artist Denise Dutton. Here is a link to the Mary Anning Rocks project. LinkExternal link
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Canary Ledges is located at Grid Ref: SY3592 (Lat: 50.731826, Lng: -2.9170743)

Unitary Authority: Dorset

Police Authority: Dorset

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///samplers.beam.brisk. Near Charmouth, Dorset

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