Lymington
Lymington
The port of Lymington is located in Hampshire and is a busy port and ferry terminal today. It is also a fishing port and a ferry terminal. The port has been in operation since the 12th century. The original name of the port was Lyminton. The port was used to transport wool from the surrounding area. The wool was then transported to London.
Created: 24 February 2022 Edited: 29 November 2023
Lymington
Local History around Lymington
There are some historic monuments around including:
Cold Pixie's Cave: a bowl barrow 600m south-east of Stockley CottageBowl barrow at Shirley Holms, 630m north-east of Little Purley FarmFancy barrow on Setley PlainBowl barrow 520m north-west of Hatchett GateBowl barrow on Peaked Hill, 620m west of East Boldre VicarageBowl barrow 650m north-east of Little Dilton Farm forming part of Beaulieu Airfield round barrow cemeteryBowl barrow at Shirley Holms, 660m east-north-east of Little Purley FarmTwo fancy barrows on Setley PlainBowl barrow 980m north-west of Hatchett GateTwo bowl barrows 660m north-east of Little Dilton Farm forming part of Beaulieu Airfield round barrow cemeteryGolden Hill Fort: buried remains and outer defencesBowl barrow 820m north-east of Dilton FarmBowl barrow 300m west of Hatchett GateBell barrow at Shirley Holms, 710m east-north-east of Little Purley FarmBowl barrow 600m west-north-west of Hatchett GateBowl barrow 660m east of Dilton Farm.Bowl barrow 620m north east of the LodgeTwo bowl barrows 460m north-west of Norley InclosureBowl barrow 320m west of Ober HouseFancy barrow 500m north-east of Little Dilton Farm forming part of the Beaulieu Airfield round barrow cemeteryBowl barrow 250m south of Two Bridges BottomHurst Castle and lighthouseTwo bowl barrows in Hawkhill InclosureBowl barrow 400m north-west of Norley InclosureYarmouth CastleBowl barrow and length of field boundary on Peaked Hill, 440m south-west of East Boldre VicarageBowl barrow 940m east of Dilton Farm forming part of Beaulieu Airfield round barrow cemeteryFancy barrow on Race PlainThree bowl barrows 620m east of Dilton FarmBowl barrow 640m north-east of Little Dilton Farm forming part of Beaulieu Airfield round barrow cemeteryBowl barrow 500m west of Norley InclosureBowl barrow 1000m west of Hatchet PondBowl barrow 860m east of Dilton Farm forming part of the Beaulieu Airfield round barrow cemeteryBowl barrow 800m east of Dilton Farm forming part of Beaulieu Airfield round barrow cemeteryBowl barrow on Peaked Hill, 550m west of East Boldre VicarageHillfort at Buckland RingsBowl barrow at Shirley Holms, 640m east-north-east of Little Purley FarmTwo superimposed bowl barrows 600m south of Stockley CottageBowl barrow 800m west of Marlpit OakBowl barrow 125m south-west of Stockley Inclosure.Wildlife in and Around Lymington
Mammals found in Lymington
There have been 22 species of mammals recorded in the lymington area.
| 55 Khz Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pygmaeus) |
| Bottle-nosed Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) |
| Brown Rat (Rattus norvegicus) |
| Common Shrew (Sorex araneus) |
| Field Mouse (Apodemus sylvaticus) |
| Badger (Meles meles) |
| Brown Hare (Lepus europaeus) |
| Common Seal (Phoca vitulina) |
| Domestic Cat (Felis catus) |
| Fox (Vulpes vulpes) |
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Birds found in Lymington
There have been 185 species of birds recorded in the lymington area.
| Arctic Skua (Stercorarius parasiticus) |
| Bar-Tailed Godwit (Limosa lapponica) |
| Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) |
| Black-Headed Gull (Chroicocephalus ridibundus) |
| Black-Tailed Godwit (Limosa limosa) |
| Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisaea) |
| Barn Owl (Tyto alba) |
| Black Redstart (Phoenicurus ochruros) |
| Black-Necked Grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) |
| Black-Throated Diver (Gavia arctica) |
