The Study

Within this section, the Mendip landscape is subdivided down into 8 main landscape types and 56 individual landscape character areas. There are described in the links below. Larger scale mapping of each main type is available via the link to the A3 graphic files.

Report PDF

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

 

 


2.0 PREVIOUS LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENTS AND STUDY METHODS

 

 


3.0 MENDIP IN CONTEXT

 

 


4.0 MENDIP BY NUMBERS

4.1 The Mendip District Area

4.2 Extent of Urban Areas

4.3 Settlement Areas

 

 


5.0 DISTRICT WIDE APPRAISAL

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5.1 Geology & Physical Geography

5.2 Topography and Drainage

5.3 Archaelogy, Historic Landscape & Interest

5.4 Vegetation Patterns & Agricultural Production

5.5 Biodiversity & Wildlife Interest

5.6 Modern Land-Use & Development

5.7 Cultural Heritage, Literature & Art

5.8 Access & Recreation Activity

5.9 Tranquility & Dark Skies

5.10 Visual Appraisal

 



Other Resources


C. MENDIP LANDSCAPE ASSETS DATABASE

Available as an excel spreadsheet

 


D. FIELDWORK INFO

Fieldwork Photos Collection

Fieldwork Proformas