Beaminster Down

At 244 metres, Beaminster Down is one of the highest hills in West Dorset, England.

Beaminster Down
Beaminster Down viewed from the Monarch's Way looking southwest
Highest point
Elevation244 m (801 ft)[1]
Coordinates50.8283°N 2.71711°W / 50.8283; -2.71711
Geography
LocationDorset, England
Parent rangeDorset Downs
OS gridST493033
Topo mapOS Landranger No. 194

Location

Beaminster Down is common land[2] on the Dorset Downs and overlooks the steep scarp slope above the town of Beaminster, which is about a mile and a half to the southwest. The hill is crossed by 2 long-distance trails, 2 minor roads and several other tracks.[1]

History

There is evidence of prehistoric settlement on in the form of tumuli to the northeast.[1] Grenade practice took place in the sandbagged, zig-zag trenches on Beaminster Down during the Second World War.[3]

References

  1. Ordnance Survey 1:50,000 Landranger series.
  2. Beaminster Down at common-land.com. Accessed on 29 Mar 2013.
  3. Beaminster at war at www.dorsetlife.co.uk. Accessed on 29 Mar 2013.


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