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Hardy Monument, Dorset

The Hardy Monument is a 72-foot-high monument on the summit of Black Down near Portesham, Dorset. It was erected in 1844 in memory of Vice Admiral Sir Thomas Hardy, flag captain of Admiral Lord Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar. It has been owned by the National Trust since 1938. It is within the council area of Dorset.
Historic England Grade II Listed 1118682.

Place Type: Victorian Monument
Historic County: Dorset
Lat, Long: 50.686757,-2.5491893
Grid Reference: SY 6130 8760
Civil Parish: Portesham CP
Council Area: Dorset CA
Police Area: Dorset PA

GBPN ID: 302307
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Hardy_Monument,_Dorset_302307

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