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Harp Stone, Dorset

The Harp Stone is a prehistoric standing stone near Steeple, on the Isle of Purbeck, Dorset. The rough limestone block is situated on a natural river bank which formed the boundary between the mediæval manorial estates of Herpston and Hyde. It is within the council area of Dorset.
Historic England Scheduled Monument 1014740.

Place Type: Prehistoric Monument
Historic County: Dorset
Lat, Long: 50.62486,-2.1121251
Grid Reference: SY 9216 8057
Civil Parish: Steeple with Tyneham CP
Council Area: Dorset CA
Police Area: Dorset PA

GBPN ID: 302326
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Harp_Stone,_Dorset_302326

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