CSMP: 1.a Lympstone Flashcards
1
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Location
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- small settlement
- east bank of the River Exe
- 15km south of Exeter
- extensive tidal mudflats
- small beach with pebbles and gravel
2
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Past characteristic
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- established by the Saxons
- in the 13th century it was one of the channel trading links
- links with sea developed into the 19th century
- estuary was used for fishing and shellfish industry
- tourism in the 1840s grew due to wealthier families wanting to be by the sea
- lead to changes in the built environment
- development of the railway increased connectivity (improved shellfish industry) and improved the ability to get to Exeter
- strong sense of community retained
3
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Demographic
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- top-heavy age structure
- relatively homogeneous ethnically
- dominated by agriculture and tourism which provided fewer jobs for immigrants
- that is changing in Exeter and Plymouth due to second and third generation immigrants
- 98.9% white and 1.1% non white
4
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Socio - economic
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- 66.1% are home owners
- 14.1% of over 16s don’t have a formal qualification
- 4.1% have bad health
5
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Cultural
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- mainly Christian
- Easter and Christmas are key dates in the calendar
6
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Political
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- parish council
- focused on local matters
- e.g playing fields, local roads, village hall
- powers are limited as a district and a county council
- 2 district councillors and one county councillor
7
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Built environment
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- low order shops have been converted into residences
- large houses on the cliff top
- heart of village is subject to strict planning rules
- protecting architecture
8
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Shifting Flow
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- development of the knowledge economy has benefited Lympstone positively
- 1/3 of its residents are employed as managers, directors or senior officials
- Met office moved from Reading to Exeter
- strong economic status and jobs for locals
- Exeter now has a uni( higher education)
- major hospital – tertiary employment
