What is This Land about?

This two-year project aims to raise awareness, collate, share knowledge and empower our resident community to protect and enhance their environment.

Through a programme of activities and discussions, creative workshops, walks and talks we will explore the history and biodiversity of two unique Portland sites, asking questions and initiating conversations about our environment and future.

This Land focuses on two fragile and unique natural and built heritage sites identified as at risk – the last remaining area of original Portland landscape at Portland Bill and the ruins of a Tudor cottage on the seafront at Chiswell.

Through community-led research and artist projects, we are investigating the history of these sites and exploring their future.

The Last Landscape

Exploring biodiversity, and land use with a focus on the landscape at the southern tip of the island.

 Brandy Row

Uncovering the history of a ruined Tudor cottage on the seafront at Chesil, – facing the full impact of storms, floods and sea level rise.

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If you would like to join in the research or have info you would like to share with the project please get in touch with Catherine: catherine@b-side.org.uk