Pilsdon Pen

Pilsdon Pen
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Pilsdon Pen is a 277-metre (909 ft) hill in Dorset, South West England, at the north end of Marshwood Vale, approximately 4.5 miles west of Beaminster [1]. It is Dorset's second highest point, offering panoramic views across the region [1]. The hill was bequeathed to the National Trust by the Pinney family in 1982, ensuring its preservation for future generations [1].

TypeFortress/citadel
Period3000 - 1500 BC
CountryEngland
Coordinates50.8066° N, 2.8344° W

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