Langstone Harbour
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Langstone Harbour is an English inlet of the English Channel, sandwiched between Portsea Island to the south and west, Hayling Island to the south and east, and Langstone to the north. Geographically it is a ria.
Together with Chichester Harbour, which is at the other (eastern) side of Hayling Island it is designated as a Special Protection Area for wildlife. West of Portsmouth is Portsmouth Harbour and the three linked harbours are important recreational and conservation areas as well as supporting commercial fishing and shipping. It is administered by the Langstone Harbour Board [1].
It contains Baker's Island (SU694035), North Binness Island (SU692046), South Binness Island (SU698031) and Long Island (SU701041). These are subject to erosion and during the 1990s a seven-year archaeology project took place before their history was lost to the seas.
[edit] External links
- Langstone Harbour Board's website
- RSPB reserve website
- Summary of archaeology
- Map sources for Langstone Harbour
Categories: Geography of Hampshire | Portsmouth | Ports and harbours of the English Channel | Special Protection Areas in England | Royal Society for the Protection of Birds reserves in England | Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Hampshire | Nature Conservation Review sites | Hampshire geography stubs | United Kingdom Site of Special Scientific Interest stubs
