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.

John Jones

April 27, 2024

It commemorates one of my hero's.

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Elevation 200 m

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Location: Swanage, Purbeck, Dorset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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