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also known as the "Devil's Anvil," is a large, distinctive sandstone block located on a conical hill on Godlingston Heath near the village of Studland in south Dorset, England. This impressive rock, weighing approximately 400 tonnes, is a popular landmark and a local curiosity. Local legends offer a more dramatic explanation for the rock's existence. The most famous myth says the Devil, standing on The Needles on the Isle of Wight, hurled the massive rock with the intention of hitting Corfe Castle, Bindon Abbey, or Salisbury Cathedral. However, his aim was poor, and the rock landed short of its target, where it now sits. Before it toppled over in 1970, the rock had a flat top and an anvil-like shape, which led to its nickname "the Devil's Anvil." Some folklore also suggests that the rock was a holy stone or a Druidical altar.

Don't stand too close to edge of cliff!

Yep, its a big rock, but worth the hike and views.

Impressively beautiful. I like this church.

The foundation stone of St. Mary's church was laid in 1853, and around 1830 guests were invited for the occasion. St. Mary's was built at a cost of £10,000 after Colonel William Petrie Waugh purchased the island in 1852, and established a pottery industry (The Branksea Clay & Pottery Company) along with Maryland village to house his workers. However, the pottery venture turned out to be be a disaster because William had been ill advised about the quality of the clay (unsuitable for fine porcelain) so the business went bankrupt.

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If you can climb it without getting off, you're already a pro.

Studland Bay is dominated by one of the south coast's most famous landmarks - Old Harry. It is part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site and is managed by the National Trust. The chalk formations are popularly known as Old Harry Rocks, but the name Old Harry actually refers to the single chalk rock that stands furthest out to sea. Until 1896 there was another boulder called Old Harry's Wife, but erosion caused it to collapse into the sea, leaving only a stump. https://www.visit-dorset.com/listing/old-harry-rocks/130693301/