This paper presents results of investigations (1983–1992) into rates of change, morphology and processes occurring during the current erosional phase in a Morecambe Bay cyclic saltmarsh, in which it has narrowed from c. 1000 m (1975) to c. 150 m (1992).

Lamb for cooking can be purchased from the Cafe as individual joints or cuts of meat, half or full lamb. Morecambe Bay Limestones National Character Area (NCA) is a lowland landscape arcing round the head of Morecambe Bay consisting of conspicuous limestone hills with prominent scars, cliffs, screes and exposed limestone pavements separated by areas of low-lying undulating farmland. Eric Morecambe Statue. your own Pins on Pinterest The lamb specialities include: Minted Lamb Burgers and Lamb Henry's. 208 The salt marshes of Morecambe Bay and constancy of surface level of the underlying infill. Add to Lightbox; Add to Shopping Cart; 911-10076 - A motorist stuck in flood waters on the road at Storth on the Kent Estuary in Cumbria, UK, during the January 2014 storm surge and high tides, is pushed out by two helpers. 911-10393 - Red Knot, (Calidris canutus) flocking on salt marsh on morecambe Bay, Cumbria, UK, a high tide. Dec 7, 2016 - This Pin was discovered by Linda C. Homsher. The area has much birdlife and is grazed to produce salt marsh lamb. This is one reason behind the success of its lamb dishes and cakes - the farm rears its own salt marsh lamb and it keeps chickens, using the eggs in the cafe. The mid-upper marsh vegetation is strongly dominated by the saltmarsh-grass/fescue Puccinellia/Festuca communities, of which over 1,000 ha occur here, and by smaller areas of saltmarsh rush Juncus gerardii community. Ours is supplied by tenant farmers on the Holker Estate, whose lambs live on the saltmarshes of the Cartmel Peninsula on Morecambe Bay. Download this stock image: Salt marsh near Jenny Brown’s point, Morecambe bay north west England UK GB. We compare Tillingham marsh to Warton marsh, Morecambe Bay, where the sediment is sand-dominated and the vegetation is species poor (primarily Puccinellia spp.). Monthly monitoring of marsh edge erosion and creek knickpoint retreat has revealed temporal and spatial variations. We present measurements of the sediment erosion threshold and undrained shear strength parameters using a cohesive strength meter, shear vane and torvane. Discover (and save!) Red Bank Farm salt marsh lamb is reared on the unique coastal marshes of Morecambe Bay where the sheep and lambs are allowed to graze freely on the marsh vegetation naturally rich in nourishment.


5. It has a variety of habitats, from sub-sea features, like Lune Deep, and intertidal mud and sand flats (which are life support for thousands of wintering waders and wildfowl), to fringing shingle, sand dunes and saltmarshes. currently protected from tidal inundation by man-made embankments which link the Together with reclaimed marsh-land the mosses form a large flat tract of low-lying land below 6 1 m (20 ft) A.O.D. Monthly monitoring of marsh edge erosion and creek knickpoint retreat has revealed temporal and spatial variations. From Morecambe see sunsets and the Lake District hills. Not only is the lamb local and seasonal and raised on our family farm, but it also has an amazing flavour. Find more in the town of Morecambe, in North West England, on our map by scrolling down the page. A must see. Miles of soft sandy, shingle and salt marsh beaches provide the perfect environment for holiday fun and spectacular views over the Bay. Wide expanses of shifting intertidal sand flats and expanses of salt marsh arcing round the head of Morecambe Bay, backed by low cliffs with windswept trees, or grassed embankments defending reclaimed grazing marshes.