Danestream bursts its banks

Recent heavy rainfall has caused dramatic flooding in the Danestream and through the Pleasure Grounds in Milford on Sea.

Normally, the gentle flowing stream is no more than a babbling brook, but the high water is quite a sight.

Long-time local resident, Paul Baker (and his little buddy, Luka) captured a dramatic video as they waded through the flooding close to the slope at the junction of Blackbush Road and Sharvells Road. To view the video please click here.

Paul also commented on the flooding just off Barton Road by Taddiford Gap, which has created what looks like a lake in the nearby fields. The water in the 'lake' is created by all water held back by the sluice gate in Downton Lane. The flooding in the Pleasure Grounds, and in the village, would be a lot worse if the sluice wasn’t there to hold it back. Paul recalls that Milford on Sea used to flood fairly regularly before the sluice was built. He can also remember the road and car park outside the Britannia Thai in the village centre being under two feet of water in the past.

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- Taken by Paul Baker

Picture by Jan Anderson

'Danestream or Danes Stream, who knows?' 

In September 2013 we published a tongue in the cheek article entitled; Danestream or Danes Stream, who knows?

The article explores some nonsensical explanations as to the origins of the name and even some facts.

To read the article, please click here.