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Bowness on Solway 'The Banks'
Location: Cumbria
During the early years of the 20th Century, the Edwardian Promenade, locally known as 'The Banks' was constructed. The site consists of a steep grassed bank with panoramic views over the Solway Firth towards Scotland.
The remains of the Roman Wall lie immediately to the south of the site. In conjunction with Hadrians's Wall Heritage Trail and members of the village community of Bowness on Solway, the site is to be the designated end of the Hadrian's Wall National Trail. As such, the Banks have been stabilised for protection, and a new pathway replaced, taking over from the old crumbling tarmac and step pathway.
An 'Access for All' section has been included, and to replace an old brick shelter on the top of the bank, a new, Roman-style wooden shelter is being installed. The community of Bowness want to now include on the Banks, interpretative panels, illustrating and interpreting the cultural history of the Village (including the local 'Haaf Netting'), the history of the area, from Viking to Roman influence, through Mediaeval times to Edwardian and modern day, the wildlife of the area, including the bird life of the Solway Estuary and the associated inland sites of wildlife importance.
A Roman style interpretative mosaic will also be produced, depicting some of the bird life of the Solway, e.g. the Oystercatcher, as would have been done in Roman mosaics, and carved seats will be produced with poetry depicting the languages of the village throughout it's history. Pottery plaques will be created, depicting Roman water gods and placed in the facing of the old well situated on the Banks and a planting design will be created using Roman herbs and flowers.
All the art work and research will be carried out by members of the village community and it's environs, the local parish and school, and aims to provide the community and visitors alike with an awareness of the rich tapestry of cultures, traditions and wildlife of the area.
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Solway Rural Initiative |
| Project Contact |
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Rose Wolfe |
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AONB Management Unit. Liddell Street. Silloth, Wigton. Cumbria. CA7 4DD |
| Project Postcode |
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CA5 5AF |
| Finishing Date |
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30 Sep 2005 |
| See also |
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Solway Rural Initiative website |
| Grants: |
Heritage Lottery Fund: £15345
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