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Stanpit, Christchurch, Dorset
This road scene shows a junction, with school playing fields to the left. Stanpit borders Christchurch harbour.
Image: © Stuart Buchan
Taken: 4 Nov 2005
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The Ship in Distress, Stanpit, Christchurch
Image: © David Smith
Taken: 29 Mar 2017
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Ship In Distress, Stanpit
Image: © David Dixon
Taken: 4 Aug 2010
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Path and entrance barrier
To Stanpit recreation ground.
Image: © David Lally
Taken: 3 Oct 2012
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The Ship in Distress
Image: © JThomas
Taken: 22 Mar 2022
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The Ship in Distress PH
Image: © John M
Taken: 18 Jun 2018
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Sign for the Ship in Distress
Image: © JThomas
Taken: 22 Mar 2022
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Ship in Distress, Christchurch
Well known pub & restaurant in Stanpit. Landlady in the late C18 was notorious smuggler Hanna Siller; contraband could be brought to the back of the pub by boat:
http://hengistbury-head.co.uk/frameindex.htm
Nowadays, the pub is better known for its seafood. I haven't eaten there, so can't comment; reviews seem mixed. But who could challenge the views of the doughty Ladies who lunch in Hampshire?
http://www.ladieswholunch-in-hampshire.co.uk/theshipindistress.htm
Cask ale available: Ringwood Best, Adnams Broadside & Arundel Sussex Gold.
Image: © Mike Faherty
Taken: 19 Nov 2008
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Stanpit Recreation Ground
Off Stanpit, maintained by Christchurch Borough Council, venue of firework displays, car boot sales & starting point of processions; popular with dog walkers (who all seem to arrive by car!) & cyclists.
Image: © Mike Faherty
Taken: 6 Aug 2009
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Stanpit, old rubbish tip
Off Stanpit, old rubbish tip, now part of the recreation ground & nature reserve. Interestingly, contains plants that would not normally be found in this habitat, perhaps because of soil tipped here: Traveller's joy (in hedge, to left), Autumn lady's tresses, Bloody cranesbill, Salad burnet. Visible here: Birdsfoot trefoil (yellow), Common centaury (pink). New-build housing in the background.
Image: © Mike Faherty
Taken: 6 Aug 2009
0.06 miles