팅클톤 최고의 워킹 & 하이킹 경로

Had no idea this section had such a name. I really should pay more attention to where I go! lol

The obelisk at Weatherby Castle is a Grade II listed brick folly, built in 1761 by Edmund Morton Pleydell, the owner of the nearby Milborne House, and it stands today within the centre of the ancient Iron Age hillfort earthworks in Dorset. Inscribed with "EMP 1761," the structure was originally erected to be a striking focal point, likely visible from the owner's estate across the valley, but the surrounding hillfort has since become heavily wooded, meaning the 60-foot tall obelisk is now a hidden gem only revealed to those who venture into the dense woodland on the hill's summit.

The views would primarily consist of a vast, rural landscape, likely including fields, distant villages, and forested areas. The views would be particularly interesting for history enthusiasts, as the surrounding area is dotted with numerous ancient sites like round barrows and the nearby Woodbury Hill hillfort.

* Historic Structure: The cottage itself was built in 1800 by Hardy's great-grandfather and has remained largely unaltered since the Hardy family left. It offers a glimpse into 19th-century rural life, with its open hearths, small windows, and stone floors. While the furniture inside isn't original to the Hardy family, it is authentic to the period, helping to recreate the atmosphere of his upbringing. * National Trust Property: The cottage is now owned and managed by the National Trust, ensuring its preservation and public access. * Traditional Cottage Garden: The property features a typical cottage garden, complete with roses around the door, which would have been an early inspiration for the author.

* Hardy's Early Life and Works: Hardy lived in this cottage until he was 34 years old. It was here that he wrote some of his early and influential works, including the novels Under the Greenwood Tree (1872) and Far from the Madding Crowd (1874), as well as early poetry and short stories. The surrounding landscape, including the adjacent Thorncombe Wood and the heathland (which inspired his fictional "Egdon Heath" in The Return of the Native), profoundly influenced his writing.

Thomas Hardy's Cottage is a significant literary landmark located in Higher Bockhampton, near Dorchester, Dorset, England. It is a quaint, cob and thatch cottage, notable for being the birthplace of the celebrated author Thomas Hardy in 1840. Here's what makes it special:

Lovely aspect whcih you can se in the great photo. Good spot when doing any number of walks in Puddletown forest and around. Harye's Cottace neatby - I think you have to book with he National Trust currently.

Not sure I would recommend. Probably neutral - not overly welcoming and tbh at present (25/06/15) a bit average. However great location for Hardye's cottages and walks. Note - you need to pay to park