The Hardy Monument is 22m high and was completed in 1844 to recognise the achievements of Sir Thomas Hardy, Flag Captain for lord Nelson at the battle of Trafalgar.
It's now managed by the National Trust.
Amazing views from here over Weymouth, Portland and along the coast as well as inland.

Snips

July 4, 2022

Amazing view over Weymouth, Portland & Abbotsbury as well as Hardy Monument

Bob

July 2, 2023

Great viewpoint. well worth it

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Elevation 260 m

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Location: Winterbourne Steepleton, West Dorset, Dorset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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