Friars Cliff

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Concrete Base, Skynet Radome This concrete base close to the seafront at Friarsclif east of Christchurch once supported a large radome which was part of the UK's first aerial defence system known as Skynet.
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Concrete Base, Skynet Radome This concrete base close to the seafront at Friarsclif east of Christchurch once supported a large radome which was part of the UK's first aerial defence system known as Skynet.
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Christchurch: groynes and beacons, Friars Cliff A line of red beacons along the beach at Friars Cliff.
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Threatening weather After a day of almost unbroken sunshine, at about 4 o'clock the sky had taken a very dark appearance and heavy rain was not far behind.
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Friars Cliff Beach from Steamer Point This view is looking west from the cliff top at Steamer Point. It gets its name from the old paddle steamer that was beached here in about 1830, and used as a site office for the construction of Highcliffe Castle. Afterwards, the boat became a beach house for about 60 years but fell into disuse and dereliction at the turn of the 20th century. It has now given its name to Steamer Point Nature Reserve, further up the cliffs to the east.
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3 out of 5
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4 out of 5
1 Charlotte Place Southampton England
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4 out of 5
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3.5 out of 5
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2 out of 5
Oxford Rd Bournemouth England
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