Hod Hill (NT)
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Overview
Explore the earthworks from both the Roman and Iron Age periods and imagine what it would've looked like thousands of years ago. Take a closer look at the five entrances through the ramparts, two of which are Iron Age, two Roman and one medieval. Once inside the hill fort you'll see remains of buildings and property boundaries in the form of circular hollows and ridges. Hod Hill is also home to a variety of plants and animals. The thin chalk soils on the steep ramparts are ideal for fine grasses, sedges and flowers and these attract a wealth of butterflies.
About the area
Dorset is made up of rugged coastlines, high chalk downlands and a chain of picturesque villages and seaside towns that make up Britain’s Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, noted for its layers of shale and numerous fossils embedded in the rock. Hidden gems of Dorset can be found down winding, country lanes that lead to snug villages hidden from view.
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Hammoon Manor Barn
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Luccombe Country Holidays
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Greygles
This lovely cottage will be a hit with literature buffs keen to explore the Dorset countryside immortalised by Thomas Hardy in his novels. It’s also in prime walking country, a mile fro...
Greygles Cottage
This lovely cottage will be a hit with literature buffs keen to explore the Dorset countryside immortalised by Thomas Hardy in his novels. It’s also in prime walking country, a mile fro...
Parkfield Cottage
This compact, cosy, restored barn is set in the grounds of the owner's cottage in this attractive Dorset village. The imaginative conversion features a double bedroom with a beamed and...
