The old Southport sea wall archaeological dig
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The old Southport sea wall archaeological dig
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The old Southport sea wall archaeological dig
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A large sea wall was built from 1895 to the early 20th century to protect the town of Southport from coastal erosion. At this time Southport was one of Queensland's premier seaside resort towns as well as the main business and education centre of the Gold Coast. Photographs and early documents indicate the wall was of various concrete and a dry stone sections, together measuring over 2km long and up to 3-4 metres in heightIncludes various images of the sea wall, various images of the excavation of the sea wall and early views amd plans of the sea wallIncludes notes on losing the sea wall; finding the sea wall; success and discoveries
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