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Mary Baxter Memorial on Knowle Hill

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Location: Church Knowle, Purbeck, Dorset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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Javi Jaavii

October 5, 2023

Mary Baxter was a stalwart of the East Dorset Group, which later became the Rambler's Association. You can see this memorial stone atop Knowle Hill.

Rona 🐶 + Dad (John)

September 15, 2023

On the top of Knowle Hill at a point were six paths meet stands a memorial to Mary Baxter who died in 1988. She was a stalwart of the East Dorset Group of what was then known as the Ramblers' Association (they no longer associate, now they just ramble).

The six dressed stones making up the hexagonal base give directions along each of the paths, whilst the rough cut seventh stone perched somewhat uncomfortably on top of them carries a plaque which reads:

THESE STONES COMMEMORATE MARY BAXTER M.B.E. (1919-1988)

She helped to conserve the Dorset countryside and protect its footpaths

Donated by members of The Ramblers' Association.

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Location: Church Knowle, Purbeck, Dorset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

Mary Baxter Memorial on Knowle Hill

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