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Etchilhampton Hill Lion Monument

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Etchilhampton Hill Lion Monument

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    December 6, 2021

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    The lion monument at the base of Etchilhampton Hill (Monument Hill) was erected in 1771 and is a local landmark.

    It was made in honour of James Long of Wedhampton, whose family crest was the lion. He saw to the construction of a new road from Nursteed to Lydeway, avoiding the old road which had a very steep gradient and was tedious and dangerous for horses and travellers, and often used by highwaymen. The sound of a ghostly coach and horses have been heard nearby but never seen. Crop circles have been formed on the hill here.

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