Chesil Beach

Chesil Beach /ˈtʃɛzᵻl/, sometimes called Chesil Bank, in Dorset, southern England is one of three major shingle structures in Britain. Its toponym is derived from the Old English ceosel or cisel, meaning "gravel" or "shingle". The beach provides shelter from the prevailing winds and waves for the town of Weymouth and the village of Chiswell on Portland.

Chesil Beach

Chesil Beach /ˈtʃɛzᵻl/, sometimes called Chesil Bank, in Dorset, southern England is one of three major shingle structures in Britain. Its toponym is derived from the Old English ceosel or cisel, meaning "gravel" or "shingle". The beach provides shelter from the prevailing winds and waves for the town of Weymouth and the village of Chiswell on Portland.