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The History of Barton-on-SeaThe history of Barton can be traced back some 35 million years, to a period
when crocodile type creatures roamed the area. This is confirmed by evidence
unearthed by the constant erosion of the cliff face and analysed by geological
scientists. Barton (Barton
fossils) has given its name to fossil bearing clay and the fossils
it contains, wherever they are found throughout the world. Due to coastal erosion caused by the sea whipped up by the south-westerly
gales, compounded with the constant water seepage originating from the
New Forest and local surface water resulting from higher density housing
development much of the former Barton Court has now disappeared over the
cliff, or had to be demolished for safety reasons. Additional coastline
strengthening started in the late 1960s and is continuing today
with some success against sea erosion. Since then considerable sums have
been spent on the toe and beach line, this has included piling and Dorset
stone brought in to providing strong points. An advertisement
in the official guide published in the early 1900srefers to a 100
metre wide promenade at Barton on Sea. Today it is around 20 metres at
its furthest points.
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