What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Blowing Sands (Grade II Listed) This cottage is one of the few remaining early agricultural dwellings on the area known as Blowing Sands, Marton Moss. Soundings made in the 1930's revealed that there have been at least 11 periods in history when the sea shore occupied this site. It now stands as a representative of several similar dwellings from the late 18th century in this area. Kindly donated by Stanley Ward Conservative Club. Recorded plaque organisation: Blackpool Civic Trust.
Blowing Sands is one of the few surviving early agricultural cottages on Marton Moss, representing the rural architecture of the late 18th century and providing insight into the historical shifts in coastal geography due to its proximity to former shorelines.
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Places near here
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The Big DipperListed building · 1.5 mi
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Marton Mere SignVisitor information · 2.1 mi
Stanley Park Visitor CentreVisitor information · 2.3 mi
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Photo: Simon Harriyott · CC BY 2.0