Unlocking our Coastal Heritage

Discovery Point – Peverill Point

In the Middle of 2011 Coastwatch Swanage, and Sally Maltby, a

Coastwatch member, formulated the idea for an interpretation

centre using empty buildings at Peveril Point. They duly applied

for funding for the amount of £9,500 and were pleased to be able

to acquire the whole amount, from SW Coast Path, Dorset

AONB, Jurassic Coast and de Moulham trust.

Fortunately Sally Maltby is a graphic designer and agreed to donate her professional fees

– in excess of £20,000. Other members of Coastwatch have been very forthcoming with

images, advice and answers to various research questions. Swanage Town Council who

own the buildings have agreed to maintain their upkeep and insurance of the buildings.

Design and research of the boards was finished, and again we had valuable experience

from various people for proof reading. There has been enthusiastic approval of the

designs from many people. Messrs Heirographics of Wareham printed and installed the

boards prior to the opening.

The centre was opened with appropriate publicity on 5th April 2012 and we invited the

press with all funders and other appropriate personnel. This occasion was catered.

Coastwatch Swanage agreed to fund some flyers which were distributed widely.