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Stonework for the Seaside Garden at Flaghead Chine

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We were proud to be part of the transformation of the Seaside Garden at Flaghead Chine, near Sandbanks, a thoughtfully designed public space offering sweeping views of the Purbeck coastline and a welcoming meeting place for families. Officially opened in July, this project was led by designer Barbara Uphoff and project officer Reuben Hawkwood from Poole Borough Council, who set out to connect the wooded chine to the beach with a peaceful, family-friendly environment.

Suttle Purbeck Stone supplied a variety of locally quarried Purbeck beds for use throughout the garden, contributing to both its structure and its character. For the large sawn stone benches, we provided our Cap bed stone, chosen for its smooth, almost marble-like finish. Two of these benches were specially engraved with a handwritten-style logo for Flaghead Chine and Shore Road,  adding a personal and distinctive touch to the space.

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For the landscaping and edging features, we supplied our Button and Laper beds of Purbeck stone. These were selected for their subtle variation in tone and texture, helping to define pathways, seating areas, and planted borders while blending naturally with the coastal surroundings.

Locally sourced plants such as thistle, sea kale, agapanthus, rosemary, and marram grasses were incorporated to further root the garden in its coastal environment. Nikki Parker-Goadsby of Dorset Coastal Connections praised the finished project, noting that it “provides a real sense of welcome and arrival to the Dorset seafront.”

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As Sawyer Matt Suttle remarked, the project was a rewarding collaboration: “It was a well-executed project by the Council, one that we are proud to have been involved with from beginning to end.” Our longstanding relationship with Borough of Poole and a shared commitment to quality materials helped bring this elegant, community-focused space to life.

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