Hardy Monument
The Hardy Monument is a 72-foot-high monument on the summit of Black Down near Portesham in Dorset. It was erected in 1844 by public subscription in memory of Vice Admiral Sir Thomas Hardy, flag captain of Admiral Lord Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar.- Scenic viewpoint
- …is operated by the National Trust
- …stands 72 feet (22 metres) tall
- Description: monument in Dorset, England, UK
- Postal code: DT2 9HY
- Email: hardymonument@nationaltrust.org.uk
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Hell Stone and Nine Stones.
Hell Stone
Archaeological site
The Hell Stone is a badly-restored Neolithic dolmen on Portesham Hill in Dorset, England. Hell Stone is situated 3,800 feet southwest of Hardy Monument.
Nine Stones
Archaeological site
The Nine Stones, also known as the Devil's Nine… Nine Stones is situated 2 miles north of Hardy Monument.
The Grey Mare and her Colts
Archaeological site
The Grey Mare and her Colts is a megalithic chambered… The Grey Mare and her Colts is situated 2 miles west of Hardy Monument.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Abbotsbury and Upwey.
Abbotsbury
Abbotsbury is a village and civil parish in the English county of Dorset.
Muckleford
Hamlet
Bradford Peverell is a village and civil parish in the… Muckleford is situated 4 miles northeast of Hardy Monument.
Hardy Monument
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Latitude
50.68673° or 50° 41′ 12″ north
Longitude
-2.54921° or 2° 32′ 57″ west
Open location code
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Black Down and Hell Stone Burial Chamber.
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