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Lepe Country Park
WWII. pier head


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Lepe - Dolphins

Lepe - Dolphins
Like many other places, Lepe was used for the embarkation and launching of ships and other craft carrying men, vehicles and supplies for onward movement to Normandy to take part in D-Day. The remains of some of the various concrete, brick and wooden structures that were built can still be seen. The dolphins formed part of the pier head used to load the ships. More info here: www.newforestheritage.org/d-day-at-lepe-beach

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 ╰☆☆June☆☆╮
╰☆☆June☆☆╮ club
Your beautiful capture is greatly admired

Historical & Architectural Gems
6 years ago.
 Keith Burton
Keith Burton club has replied
Cheers Andy...........they're gradually being reclaimed by the sea, but still have a few years left I would think. It's not a swimming or sunbathing type of beach, so the Health and Safety people have left it alone!
6 years ago.
 Keith Burton
Keith Burton club has replied
Thanks Jean. It was a beautiful day (for a change)!

Yes, there's still lots of stuff around........and much more to be discovered I suspect..!!
6 years ago.
 Keith Burton
Keith Burton club has replied
It does indeed Eunice, but it can be pretty stormy there sometimes and the tides are dangerous. Definitely not a place for swimming..!!
6 years ago.
 Diane Putnam
Diane Putnam club
This is gorgeous, Keith, the clouds that day were grand! Excellent composition, too. I've never heard of "dolphins" used to describe anything but...uh...dolphins. Very interesting to see this place and learn its history.
6 years ago.

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