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]
ListingHills of Dorset
Coordinates50°49′42″N 2°43′02″W / 50.8283°N 2.71711°W / 50.8283; -2.71711
Geography
Beaminster Down is located in Dorset
Beaminster Down
Beaminster Down
Dorset, England
Parent rangeDorset Downs
OS gridST493033
Topo mapOS Landranger No. 194

Location

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

History

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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

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  1. ^ a b c Ordnance Survey 1:50,000 Landranger series.
  2. ^ "Beaminster Down". common-land.com. Retrieved 29 March 2013.
  3. ^ "Beaminster at war". dorsetlife.co.uk. Retrieved 29 March 2013.