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An Ancient Coast

  • Nov 12, 2016
  • 1 min read

Around 7,000 years ago, sea levels rise across Europe forming the English Channel. Water levels continue to rise along the Kent coastline, and a small island of chalk detaches from the mainland and the Isle of Thanet is born.

The island spans 10 miles at its widest point and is separated from the mainland by a single stretch of water- the Wantsum Channel.

The Channel is two miles wide and proves an important shipping route for the Roman Empire.


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Tara Doridy
Tara Doridy
5 days ago

I had no idea the Isle of Thanet was once an actual island separated by the Wantsum Channel. Reading this makes me want to discover more about how the coastline has changed over thousands of years. It's fascinating to think that a small chalk island formed as sea levels rose, and that the Romans used that channel for shipping. I've visited Margate before but never really understood the ancient landscape beneath my feet. This adds a whole new layer to walking along the coast today. Great read for anyone curious about local geology and history.

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