Kingston (near Corfe Castle)
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DORSET OPC
Swyre Head
The View from Swyre Head with White Nothe in the distance
Postcard courtesy of ourpasthistory.com
A view across the Encombe Bowl to Swyre Head
Photo courtesy of Stephen Dawson
© Stephen Dawson 2005
At 203 metres (682 feet), Swyre Head is the highest point in the Purbecks. Not to be confused with Swyre Head near Durdle Door, this Swyre Head is a ‘Marilyn’. A Marilyn is a hill of any height with a drop of 150 metres or more on all sides.
The view from Houns-
The trees in the valley between lead down towards Freshwater Steps
Photo courtesy of Graham Rains and Pictures of England.com
© Graham Rains
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Swyre Head with Houns-
In the valley between are the trees leading down to Freshwater Steps
Photograph courtesy of Pete T.
Lesley Pond lived next door to Pete & John in The Lane,
Brian & Mary Palmers' parents farmed Blashenwell Farm, Brian & Derek Collins lived
in South Street, Michael Streeters' parents ran the Post Office [until Angela & Pete
took it over].
Swyre Head
Photo courtesy of Graham Rains and Pictures of England.com
© Graham Rains
Swyre Head and the Encombe Bowl
Postcard courtesy of David Sansom
Map showing position of Swyre Head
The ‘Eldon Seat’ lies on the slopes below Swyre Head.
