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Giant's Grave, Dorset

Giant's Grave is a linear earthwork, possibly a Mediæval pillow mound (rabbit warren), located near Melcombe Horsey, Dorset. It lies along the lower western slopes of Henning Hill. The monument comprises a terrace, from 9-21ft in width, 210ft in length, and about 2ft high. Nearby are the 'Giant's Stones', two sarsen boulders. The site is within the council area of Dorset.

Place Type: Mediæval Earthwork
Historic County: Dorset
Lat, Long: 50.813949,-2.3455461
Grid Reference: ST 7575 0165
Civil Parish: Melcombe Horsey CP
Council Area: Dorset CA
Police Area: Dorset PA

GBPN ID: 302025
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Giant's_Grave,_Dorset_302025

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