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Storbritannien
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Ballard Down Obelisk

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    14. september 2021

    Cykling

    The Obelisk on Ballard Down was erected here by a local businessman in 1892 to celebrate the provision of a new supply of drinking water in Swanage nearly ten years previously.

    Fascinatingly, it was taken down during WW2 as it was feared that the landmark might aid enemy aircraft navigate, before being reinstated some years later.

    27. marts 2019

    Cykling

    Great views. Down hill from here to Old Harry Rocks

    12. oktober 2021

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    An impressive obelisk towering above Swanage, this monument was erected in 1892 to commemorate the town's new water supply. During the Second World War, it was briefly taken down so it couldn't be used as a navigational aid for the enemy. It stands on Ballard Down and makes for an ideal objective on a hike from the coastal town.

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    Placering: Swanage, Purbeck, Dorset, South West England, England, Storbritannien

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