Cranborne Chase: A Secret Landscape

The Cranborne Chase is a picturesque area of chalk highland and valleys in Dorset, Wiltshire, and Hampshire, known for its royal hunting grounds and archaeological treasures. This book showcases the region's history and beauty through the photography of Roger Lane and Roger Holman, providing a visual delight for visitors and residents alike.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 15 March 2023
Publisher: Amberley Publishing

Cranborne Chase, a picturesque region spanning Dorset, Wiltshire, and Hampshire, boasts a stunning landscape of chalk highlands and valleys. Once frequented by royalty for hunting deer and other game, this area became renowned as the Chase. Today, it retains a timeless charm, exuding a sense of nostalgia with its open chalk downlands, expansive skies, dramatic escarpments, and breathtaking panoramic views. The Chase is renowned for its archaeological treasures, largely untouched and offering a sense of remoteness. The chalk river valleys provide a delightful contrast, showcasing hidden villages, charming churches, and manor houses nestled within ancient woodlands. This harmonious blend of nature and humanity creates an atmospheric landscape where nature and civilization coexist in perfect harmony. In this captivating book, Roger Lane delves into the region's history, interspersing personal anecdotes to enhance the reader's experience. Accompanied by the exceptional photography of Roger Holman, who possesses an intimate knowledge of the area, this book offers both visitors and residents a visual feast that will inform and delight.

Weight: 312g
Dimension: 164 x 234 x 8 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781398113756