The green fence
Introduction
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The green fence
Image: © Richard Webb Taken: 6 Jan 2006
An infamous eyesore, it could be supposed to be part of the defences of the rich only golf complex built in Archerfield woods. Apparently planning permission was given, as it will prevent access to remote beaches from the housing development associated with the golf. In other words it is to keep them in, rather than us out! The attempt to close off the woods completely eventually fell foul of the law. -- In the following years attitudes have changed completely and the estate has become very welcoming to visitors, and has even become a tourist attraction. Meanwhile houses have been built along the shoreline behind the fence.
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Image Location
Latitude
56.063397
Longitude
-2.79173