Plan of Christchurch Harbour, 1671

William Wilkinson's plan of Christchurch Harbour, showing 'the New Cutt through the barr, Intended', 13 Jul 1671'This Drawet, or Figuer was taken on the 13th daie of July in 1671 From Christ-Church dowen in to the sea'. It shows the rivers Avon and Stour, noting that 'as great a quantety of wator maie bee commanded, and added unto these two Rivors; which yf united would raize the wator From the barr unto Christchurch bridge, which would prevent the depineng of the Channell thear'. Also mentions or shows Christchurch, the Church, the Mill, the Quay, the Bar, and the Salthouse.Images courtesy of Dorset History Centre, reference: D-934 - NOT TO BE REPRODUCED