Creech Barrow Hill
Creech Barrow Hill is a steep, conical hill, 193 metres (633 ft) (one source 637 feet) high, near the coast of Dorset, England, and the highest point of the Dorset Heaths. It has been described as "one of Dorset's most distinctive landmarks." Geologically, it is also the highest Cenozoic hill in England.
There is a single, round barrow at the summit that gives Creech Barrow Hill its name and, from some angles, the appearance of a double summit. To the southeast is Stone Hill Down long barrow. There is also a trig point on the summit.
The name of the hill means "hill" three times. "Creech" is derived from the Celtic crich = hill and "barrow" from the Saxon for "mound".
The hill is a classic viewpoint that was once the site of King John's hunting lodge.
References
- ^ Prominence from Summit Listings by Relative Height by Mark Jackson, compiled by Jonathan de Ferranti. Retrieved 4 May 2013.
- ^ Ordnance Survey 1:50,000 Landranger series, no. 195.
- ^ The Purbeck 'volcano' at dorsetlife.co.uk. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
- ^ Dorset Heaths – Natural Area Profile, by English Nature, Oct 1997, at naturalareas.naturalengland.org.uk. Retrieved 3 April 2013.
- ^ Natural England's NCA profile gives the highest point of the Dorset Heaths as only 174 m, despite including Creech Barrow Hill within the boundary of the NCA.
- ^ NCA 135: Dorset Heaths – Key Facts & Data at naturalengland.org.uk. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
- ^ Creech Barrow at themodernantiquarian.com. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
- ^ East Creech at dorsetlife.co.uk. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
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