At 244 metres, Beaminster Down is one of the highest hills in West Dorset, England.

Beaminster Down
Beaminster Down viewed from the Monarch's Way looking southwest
Highest point
Elevation	244 m (801 ft)[1]
Coordinates	50.8283°N 2.71711°W / 50.8283; -2.71711
Geography
Location	Dorset, England
Parent range	Dorset Downs
OS grid	ST493033
Topo map	OS Landranger No. 194

Location

Beaminster Down is common land[2] on the Dorset Downs and overlooks the steep scarp slope above the town of Beaminster, which is about a mile and a half to the southwest. The hill is crossed by 2 long-distance trails, 2 minor roads and several other tracks.[1]

History

There is evidence of prehistoric settlement on in the form of tumuli to the northeast.[1] Grenade practice took place in the sandbagged, zig-zag trenches on Beaminster Down during the Second World War.[3]

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