Holes Bay: part of a larger whole?

As Poole developed in the 1960’s and 70’s the need for space to grow into became ever greater. In the 1980’s, a major land reclamation project was completed in Holes Bay to the north of Poole Harbour. It would provide space for a new industrial complex serving the growing town and provide new, quicker transport links for the area.

A once sprawling saltmarsh filled with wildlife and adventure for the youngsters from local communities was infilled, taking with it a precious landscape and their connection to the coastline. Read and hear all about the changes in our latest blog by Community Archaeologist Hazel Crabb and featuring contributions from residents Nick Woods and Robin Williams.