Hardy Monument, Dorchester

Name: Hardy Monument
Address: National Cycle Route 2, Dorchester, DT2 9HY, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1297 489481

#3 among attractions in Dorchester

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The Hardy Monument is a 72-foot-high monument on the summit of Black Down in Dorset, erected in 1844 by public subscription in memory of Vice Admiral Sir Thomas Hardy, flag captain of Admiral Lord Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar. Admiral Hardy lived in Portesham and his family owned the Portesham estate which stretched from the middle of Portesham to Black Down. The site for the monument was chosen because the Hardy family wanted a monument which could be used as a landmark for shipping. The monument has been shown on navigational charts since 1846 and is visible from a distance of 60 miles. ()

Coordinates: 50°41'12"N, 2°32'57"W

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National Cycle Route 2Dorchester DT2 9HY United Kingdom

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+44 1297 489481

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Hardy Monument – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens, Maiden Castle, St Catherine's Chapel, Abbotsbury Swannery.

3.4 miSW
Garden, Park
Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens, Abbotsbury
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Ancient hillfort with trails and views
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Historical place, Church, Gothic architecture
St Catherine's Chapel, Abbotsbury
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3.2 miSW
Nature and wildlife, Park
Abbotsbury Swannery, Abbotsbury
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Museum, Military museum
The Keep, Dorchester
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2.6 miSW
Monastery
Abbotsbury Abbey, Abbotsbury
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5 miE
Archaeological site
Maumbury Rings, Dorchester
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1.8 miN
Archaeological site
Nine stones
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2.2 miW
Archaeological site
Kingston Russell Stone Circle
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Nature, Natural attraction, Hill
Black Down
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Forts and castles
Poundbury Hill, Dorchester
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