Creech Barrow Hill, Conical hill in Dorset, England.
Creech Barrow Hill rises to 193 meters above sea level, featuring a single round barrow at its summit and offering views across the Dorset landscape.
The location formerly contained King John's hunting lodge, establishing its role as a strategic observation point during medieval times in England.
The name combines Celtic 'crich' meaning hill and Saxon 'barrow' meaning mound, reflecting the linguistic heritage of different settlement periods in Britain.
The hill stands near Wareham town and can be accessed using Ordnance Survey maps OL15E for Purbeck and South Dorset or OS195 for navigation.
This elevation holds the distinction of being the highest Cenozoic hill in England, with a prominence of 38 meters above the surrounding terrain.
Elevation above the sea: 193 m
Part of: Dorset Heaths
GPS coordinates: 50.64152,-2.11032
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:20
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