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Woodhenge at the Square and Compass

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Woodhenge at the Square and Compass

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    Location: Worth Matravers, Purbeck, Dorset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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    May 7, 2023

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    Was it build by aliens? We can't prove it but yes

    May 31, 2024

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    In 2015, the landlord of the local pub, the square and compass, built a sculpture of tree trunks, dubbed Woodhenge. He was told to take it down by the local council, but after an online petition he was allowed to keep it standing for two years. As of December 2020, Woodhenge remains standing.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 180 m

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