The Lost Town of Dunwich, England

The Lost Town of Dunwich -Suffolk, England

Once a prosperous seaport with a population of 3000 the town was largely destroyed by storms in 1286 and 1347, then fell further victim to the eroding coastline. Today, almost the entire town has disappeared, leaving only the remains of a couple of buildings.

Ruins of Greyfriars’ Monastery are a striking part of the landscape, but most affecting is the palpable sense of absence to the village, and the realization that within another century, it may well disappear for good.

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