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Is this a new 'chine'?

by Anne
(Winchester)

We only went to the island for one day, but this might be interesting for other visitors.
My boyfriend and I went fossil hunting in Compton Bay last month and afterwards decided to drive along the Military Road towards Niton because we love that road. Anyway we hadn't gone far when we noticed the road had been fenced off near a huge new gorge opening up in the cliffs. We wondered if it is the beginning of a new chine like Brook Chine nearby? It's getting quite big and is quite close to the road too as you can see from our photo so it will be interesting to see what happens.

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by: Linda

Sadly, since my last comment, there has been yet more erosion at this spot on Military Road. Traffic lights have been installed and the seaward lane has been fenced off. Apparently there is now only 10' between the road and the cliff edge.
Locals are understandably very concerned and fear that the road will soon be closed and possibly allowed to disappear into the sea. Many have commented in the County Press and have pleaded for urgent action by the council.
We agree - the Military Road offers truly spectacular views and we think it should be preserved at any cost.
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by: Linda

Hi Anne
Thank you for your story! We've been over to explore the possible new chine but think it's just erosion caused by the action of the waves pounding against the soft sandstone cliffs.
Apparently a chine is made by water carving its way through the ground or cliffs to the sea - as is the case at Brook Chine and Shanklin Chine. We could see no evidence of a stream or water nearby and for this reason we don't think it's a chine - but it is very interesting isn't it? We love the rugged coastline on the south coast! Thanks for sharing.
Linda

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