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Anonymous
User not Registered |  Posted 11-01-2005 at 00:28
Hi,
I have noticed that there are several Megalithic sites around the Hampshire/Dorset borders.
Just wondering if anyone can tell me which (if any) is the best/most interesting/beautiful/magical to go to, as I am planning on spending the weekend down in the Bournemouth area and always like to visit these special places.
Many Regards
Mark
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templar
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| Posted 11-01-2005 at 09:25
For sheer scale and grandeur, you'll be hard pushed to better Maiden Castle. It's the largest hill fort in Britain and is very impressive.
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Jimit
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|  Posted 11-01-2005 at 11:44
Not far from Maiden Castle are the Nine Stones at Winterborne Abbas, they are charming. Further N you have the Dorset Cursus and it's worthwhile checking out the area at its N end, the huge Bronze Age defences of the Bokerley/Grim's Ditches and the great Long Barrows, Knap and Grans. There is much to see, it depends on how much time you have 
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Anonymous
User not Registered | Posted 11-01-2005 at 14:25
Many thanks to you both.
Mark
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TimPrevett
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| Posted 11-01-2005 at 17:33
If you were wanting more east Dorset, I strongly suggest Knowlton Henge, and the area - lots to see. Spend some time here, walk around the earthworks a few times, notice the barrows - maybe try to print out an aerial picture of the fields around there, and take it with you. A worthwhile visit.
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Tim
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JimChampion
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| Posted 11-01-2005 at 22:01
Close to Bournemouth? Head for the things just north of Wimborne Minster: the Dorset Cursus, various barrows and Badbury Rings. Maiden castle is fine, but not that close to Bmouth (and will be a bit bleak this time of year). A bit further north is Hambledon Hill, not quite as massive as maiden castle, but still pretty awe inspiring.
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Benners
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| Posted 11-01-2005 at 23:47
Hi, I've now joined the membership list so am no longer 'Anonymous'....I really appreciate the input on this, I shall endeavour to visit all the places recommended by you all.
Benners
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TheCaptain
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| Posted 12-01-2005 at 01:06
I think my favourites for near Bournemouth would be Knowlton and surrounding area, or perhaps a bit more for the enthusiast, but a site wit a special atmosphere at times, go south across the Studland ferry to the Rempstone circle, and have a good look around in the woods there.
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