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The site is the second largest sand dune system in the UK and an important part of the North Devon UNESCO Biosphere
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It is used, particularly by local people, for a range of leisure activities, particularly dog-walking, from three large car parks adjacent to the site. There is a long tradition of scientific research, particularly botanical. Tourism is an important use of the area in summer. The more isolated parts
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Ranges for all weapons were required in order to help the troops practice and construction of such ranges and other aids had to be carried out quickly, as the first units arrived in North Devon on 1 September 1943. 8 Replica landing craft made from concrete can still be found at the southern end of
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Some of the narrow country lanes were made one-way for ease of use and where no metalled roads existed temporary tracks were laid. One such track is the old ferry way, which extended from the south end of Sandy Lane across the back of the dunes to the White House near Crow Point. This road was
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were withdrawn as the ground under the High Light (where they lived) was becoming unstable. Plans were put in place for the High Light tower to be replaced and for both lights to be equipped with acetylene lamps (which would not require a keeper in full-time attendance); however the structure
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towers) and the light was made dioptric. At the same time the visible arc of the light was increased to seaward (and in addition it was made visible, as a less powerful light, to the south and east for harbour navigation). Not long afterwards, in 1889, the High Light was made
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in the estuary. The lower light was contained in a wooden shed mounted on a short railway running perpendicular to the shore, so that it could be moved to keep pace with the dynamically shifting shoals; for example, between 1820 and 1832 it had to be winched
728:. The Low Light was rebuilt in 1832. In the 19th century the lights were tidal: rather than being lit all night, they were only displayed between half-flood and half-ebb, when they signalled safe passage over Bideford
411:). The area is closed for 10 days per year for military training. The fact that it is so difficult to navigate makes it ideal for land-based exercises, although the sandy conditions are useful to all disciplines. The
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is a small tubular steel structure, powered when first built by acetylene gas, then from 1978 by electricity and now by solar power following conversion in 1987. Modernised in 2001, it currently displays a
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In 1879 the High Light began to be displayed all night, regardless of the state of the tide. This was one of a number of improvements undertaken to the light in association with the establishment of
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Thompson was originally tasked with teaching the troops how to neutralise the enemy beach defences and then fight their way inland, although the second part of his mission was later relocated to
853:. It is one of two sites in England for water germander. As well as flowering plants, many mosses, lichens and liverworts live among the dunes. over 60 species of lichen have been recorded.
348:. Every acre was needed for exercise and for rehearsals using live ammunition, explosives, tanks, artillery and air support – all of which became features of the US Assault Training Centre.
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One consequence of the plant diversity is that there are diverse populations of insects. Over half of the species of butterfly found in the UK have been recorded within
Braunton Burrows.
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in every respect – including sand quality, beach gradient and tidal range. Anyone who has seen Omaha beach will instantly recognise an uncanny resemblance to
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m. Designed by Joseph Nelson, both lighthouses were built in 1819 and came into use the following year; both were painted white and each was lit by a single
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The burning of deep rooted species often made the soil more fertile but led to the spread of coarse grasses. These grasses were later managed by
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communities. These species were maintained and species rich turf later established through a combination of management techniques.
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remained in use for a further 12 years. Latterly both lights were classed as 'unwatched', and they displayed occulting lights.
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on the other side of the estuary. It was closed in 1918 as it was difficult to find men and horses to launch the boat following
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was used during hours of daylight). In 1890 each lighthouse was painted with a vertical red stripe on the seaward side.
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1024:(d.1640), Survey of Devon, 1811 edition, London, 1811, with 1810 Additions, pp.338-9
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also occasionally use the beach to practice amphibious landings.
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A short documentary on Braunton Burrows' WWII significance
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1,356.7 hectares (13.567 km; 5.238 sq mi)
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Similar stories exist in respect of the south coast of
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is in the parish of Branton, not unaptly so termed the
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and wild rabbits also continue to graze on the area.
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to practice STOL beach landing and take off with the
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species. The short turf communities are very rich in
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864:Scrub invasion is managed to maintain a state of
654:Situated at the south end of Braunton Burrows is
1359:"British Isles, English Channel and North Sea".
829:. This de-declaration was a unique occurrence.
269:, resulting in its evacuation but which spared
205:range of dune plant communities, with over 470
2544:Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Devon
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562:square pyramidal tower with balcony and light
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915:was implemented after preparations for the
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2554:Special Areas of Conservation in England
832:Braunton Burrows forms the core area of
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1548:UNESCO MAB biosphere reserves directory
1513:North Devon's Biosphere Reserve Website
1152:Woodman, Richard; Wilson, Jane (2002).
1034:K. Pye and S.J. Blott (November 2011).
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297:of the Burrows are noted for naturism.
189:). Braunton Burrows is a prime British
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1210:Northam Burrows estuary environments
399:The site is currently leased by the
193:site, the largest sand dune system (
1208:Keene, Janet; Keene, Peter (1997).
28:Site of Special Scientific Interest
1543:The Taw and Torridge Estuary forum
1275:. London: HMSO. 1896. p. 281.
1167:High Light photo (Braunton Museum)
273:, now almost surrounded by dunes.
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1528:UK Biosphere Reserves Review 1998
1178:Low Light photo (Braunton Museum)
911:by the military. This attempt at
2549:Nature Conservation Review sites
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1379:"Picture and historical details"
1154:The Lighthouses of Trinity House
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392:were erected to house 4250 men.
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1523:English Nature SSSI designation
1212:. Thematic Trails. p. 18.
1137:. Trinity House. Archived from
1003:North Devon's Biosphere Reserve
957:in combination with grazing by
834:North Devon's Biosphere Reserve
1430:"North Devon UNESCO Biosphere"
923:. Deep rooted species such as
666:estuary. Erected in 1954, the
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2564:Biosphere reserves of England
1083:"Saunton Sands - North Devon"
949:Braunton Burrows, August 2009
340:Station to Braunton, and the
181:is a sand dune system on the
868:and prevent succession to a
823:Christie Devon Estates Trust
806:Special Area of Conservation
405:Christie Devon Estates Trust
215:UK Biodiversity Action Plans
1464:Braunton Countryside centre
683:Bideford Bar leading lights
235:(d.1640) wrote as follows:
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2407:South Foreland Lighthouses
2077:Burnham-on-Sea Round Tower
816:North Devon Heritage Coast
287:Appledore Lifeboat Station
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1533:North Devon AONB website
1059:Devon's Lifeboat Heritage
887:by scrub species such as
736:hazardous at low tide).
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145:Biological and Geological
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1110:The Lighthouse Directory
1057:Leach, Nicholas (2009).
40:Flagpole Dune - A major
1554:Low Light (and daymark)
1135:"Crow Point Lighthouse"
971:national nature reserve
879:grazing. The spread of
789:National nature reserve
634:6 nmi (11 km)
610:7.6 m (25 ft)
421:Lockheed C-130 Hercules
263:Merthyr Mawr Sand Dunes
171:Natural England website
2001:Lighthouses in England
1485:"Braunton Burrows IPA"
1409:Christie Devon Estates
998:North Devon Coast AONB
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840:Dune plant communities
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1302:Lighthouse Compendium
1298:"Braunton Lighthouse"
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741:Bull Point Lighthouse
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656:Crow Point Lighthouse
618:300mm fixed drum lens
554:5 m (16 ft)
463:Crow Point Lighthouse
444:Crow Point Lighthouse
436:Crow Point Lighthouse
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70:Location within Devon
909:Hippophae rhamnoides
734:Taw Torridge Estuary
546:metal skeletal tower
514:51.06616°N 4.18980°W
382:while six replicate
346:Taw Torridge Estuary
231:The Devon historian
2332:Portland Breakwater
2317:Plymouth Breakwater
2067:Burnham-on-Sea High
1434:BiosphereNorthDevon
1197:. 1861. p. 94.
978:Ministry of Defence
745:Casquets lighthouse
726:parabolic reflector
697:Braunton Lighthouse
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16:UK sand dune system
2525:England portal
2122:Fleetwood (Pharos)
2072:Burnham-on-Sea Low
1405:"Braunton Burrows"
1234:"Explore Braunton"
1141:on 17 August 2012.
986:North Devon cattle
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919:caused widespread
913:dune stabilisation
761:lighthouse keepers
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2117:Fleetwood (Beach)
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1219:978-0-948444-33-3
1068:978-0-906294-72-7
917:Normandy landings
902:species diversity
892:Ligustrum vulgare
885:species rich turf
849:, sea clover and
784:Biosphere Reserve
724:mounted within a
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271:Candleston Castle
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2112:Flamborough Head
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2152:Happisburgh
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183:North Devon
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163:1952 (part)
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2062:Bull Point
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2027:Belle Tout
1954:Les Hanois
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1629:Berry Head
1558:High Light
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342:River Caen
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992:See also
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334:Braunton
283:lifeboat
142:Interest
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