
What is recorded here
A named place photographed at this map point in Dorset.
Brownsea Island, located in Poole Harbour, Dorset, was historically significant as a site of early 20th-century conservation efforts and as the first British wildlife reserve. It was owned by the Guinness family, who introduced red squirrels and other non-native species, and later became part of the National Trust, known for its nature reserves and sailing activities.
Places near here
Monument to the first Boy ScoutsMonument or public art · 247 yd
South LodgeListed building · 510 yd
Furzey IslandIsland · 621 yd
Brownsea IslandIsland · 849 yd
Caroline CliffViewpoint · 950 yd
St Mary's Church Brownsea IslandChurch, cross or graveyard · 1089 yd
Harry PointHeadland · 1178 yd
Goathorn PointHeadland · 1199 yd
George Augustus Cavendish-Bentink MemorialMemorial · 1484 yd
Game CopseWood · 1.5 mi
RNLI Lifeboat MuseumMuseum · 1.7 miOther information
Photo: Gareth · CC BY-SA 2.0