Wellbeing at the Coast: Links between culture and heritage and the seascape of the North-West Coast
As part of a CASE funded research project, two surveys have been launched aiming to establish whether it is possible to identify the cultural and heritage assets of a seascape, that go beyond the natural features of the coast, and are essential to explaining the value people associate with a coastal place? Which assets explain the most variation in value people associate with a seascape and how does this vary by location?
Two case study locations have been selected looking at both the Sefton and the Fylde coastlines. The Sefton case study focuses on an approximately 7 mile (11.5km) section of coastline running along the Sefton Coast from Ainsdale Beach to the neighbouring settlement of Hightown, whilst the Fylde case study stretches from the village of Bispham, on the North Shore of Blackpool down to the South Shore adjacent to Blackpool Airport. For both case study areas included are the adjacent marine planning areas up to the limits of the NW Inshore Marine Plan visible from the terrestrial area.
The two short surveys will ask questions relating to the culture and heritage landmarks of the case study areas and analysis of the survey results will examine how these features can contribute to our individual well-being for example by enhancing our personal connection to the area, or sense of place; or the well-being of our communities for example by contributing to the economy of the area or providing opportunities relating to education.
Anyone who lives, works or has visited either of the two case study areas over the age of 18 are invited to complete either one or both of the case study areas are invited to participate in the survey(s) by following think links below:
These surveys will be followed up by a series of semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders for both case study areas. If you are interested in being interviewed as part of this research or have any queries regarding the project, please contact [email protected].
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