The Dorset town of Wareham has a long history with prehistoric finds and evidence of a Roman settlement. The current town dates from Saxon times and Alfred the Great, and is unusual in having clearly defined Saxon-era earth ramparts or walls. It sits on raised land between the River Piddle and the River Frome that connects to the east with Poole Harbour. The Frome was an important artery until the end of the C13 when it became silted up. However, it continued to be used locally with the South Bridge (from where I took this photograph) being the point beyond which larger boats could not travel upstream. Today the quayside, boats, the old granary, pubs, houses and the tower of one of the town's three old churches, make a pleasant location on a sunny day.
photo © T. Boughen Camera: Nikon Z 5
