Creech Barrow Hill is a steep, conical hill, 193 metres (633 ft)[2] (one source 637 feet[3]) high, near the coast of Dorset, England, and the highest point of the Dorset Heaths.[4][5] It has been described as "one of Dorset's most distinctive landmarks."[3] Geologically, it is also the highest Cenozoic hill in England.[6]

Creech Barrow Hill
Creech Barrow Hill seen from the area of Stonehill Down to the south
Highest point
Elevation	193 m (633 ft)[1]
Prominence	38 m (125 ft)[1]
Parent peak	Swyre Head[1]
Listing	Tump
Coordinates	50°38′29.48″N 2°6′37.16″W
Geography
Location	Dorset, England
Parent range	Dorset Heaths
OS grid	SY921823
Topo map	OS Landranger 195
Geology
Mountain type	Cenozoic

There is a single, round barrow at the summit that gives Creech Barrow Hill its name and, from some angles, the appearance of a double summit.[3] To the southeast is Stone Hill Down long barrow.[7] There is also a trig point on the summit.[2]

The name of the hill means "hill" three times. "Creech" is derived from the Celtic crich = hill and "barrow" from the Saxon for "mound".[8]

The hill is a classic viewpoint that was once the site of King John's hunting lodge.[8]

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