Sign inNewton & Company, London, year not known
The stack in the foreground of this image, called Ladram Rock, is one of a series of isolated stacks and stumps in the area (most of which only have local names). The cliffs here are composed of Sherwood Sandstone, but these particular stacks and stumps are composed of laminated Otter Sandstone.
This Sandstone is especially hard and resistant to erosion, and contemporary photographs show limited signs of change. Ladram Bay attracts many tourists and is a popular place for families to visit. The Ladram Bay Holiday Park is sited on the slope down to the bay.
Student focus
- The stacks and stumps at Ladram have eroded unevenly – what could account for this? Visit Wessex Coast Geology to investigate whether stacks and stumps are common on this stretch of coastline.
- Explore the Ladram Bay Holiday Park website to find out more about the history of the site. What was the site’s original use? Why did this change? Would you like to stay there? Why/Why not?
Current OS Explorer sheet: 115
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