Dodman and Black Head (NT)
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Overview
The Dodman is the highest headland on the south Cornish coast. Offering spectacular views, this area is also of great archaeological interest. A massive Iron Age earthwork, nearly 666m long and over 6m high, encloses the headland. Over 2,000 years ago this earthwork could have housed a series of dwellings, known collectively as a promontory fort or cliff castle. The Bulwark earthwork provides a circular footpath around the Dodman, connecting to the South West Coast Path. There is also a late 18th-century watch house, a survivor of what was a chain of Admiralty signal stations set up to alert the Navy in Plymouth of any untoward shipping movements. Adding to the drama of Dodman Point is a large, granite cross erected in 1896 by Rev. G Martin as a navigational aid for seafarers, visible from several miles away.
About the area
Cornwall has just about everything – wild moorland landscapes, glorious river valley scenery, picturesque villages and miles of breathtaking coastline. Known for its popular surfing spots, the region provides ample opportunities for water sport enthusiasts, and for those who prefer to stay on land, visitor attractions like the Eden Project and the Lost Gardens of Heligan offer a lovely day out.
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