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Brock Hill

Hill, Mountain in Dorset

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Brock Hill

The eastern end of Charborough Park wall The famous wall of the deer park, beside the A31, one of the longest brick walls in England
The eastern end of Charborough Park wall Credit: David Smith

Brock Hill is a prominent hill located in the county of Dorset, England. Situated near the village of Studland, it forms part of the picturesque landscape of the Isle of Purbeck. The hill is known for its distinctive shape and is a popular destination for hikers, nature enthusiasts, and those seeking breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.

Rising to a height of approximately 199 meters (653 feet) above sea level, Brock Hill offers panoramic vistas of the English Channel, the Isle of Wight, and the rolling hills of Dorset. The summit is adorned with a trig point, a concrete pillar used in surveying, which acts as a landmark for visitors. The hill is characterized by its undulating terrain, with a mixture of heathland, grassy slopes, and scattered woodland.

The area surrounding Brock Hill is rich in biodiversity, hosting a variety of plant and animal species. It is particularly renowned for its heathland, which supports rare flora such as heather, gorse, and bilberry. This landscape also provides a habitat for a diverse range of wildlife, including reptiles, birds, and insects.

Access to Brock Hill is available via a network of footpaths and trails, allowing visitors to explore the area at their own pace. The hill offers opportunities for leisurely walks, challenging hikes, and even horseback riding. Additionally, the nearby village of Studland offers amenities such as parking, cafés, and visitor information, ensuring a convenient and enjoyable experience for those who wish to explore this natural gem in Dorset.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 50.772568/-2.0988786 or Grid Reference SY9397. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The eastern end of Charborough Park wall The famous wall of the deer park, beside the A31, one of the longest brick walls in England
The eastern end of Charborough Park wall
The famous wall of the deer park, beside the A31, one of the longest brick walls in England
Samuel Crumpler's Oak Tree, Old Park, Lytchett Matravers See also: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5129868">SY9295 : The Giant and the Dwarf</a> A COUNTRY TRAGEDY By Beau Parke Samuel Crumpler paid the price for being so nice and trusting with his bull; He walked the field that blistering Summer's day whilst checking acreage and gauging chores unmindful of his young and powerful charge. Then suddenly the animal took pace and rushed and roared and snorted t'wards his face, whilst Sam stepped back, yet still believed the bull was easy to contain: But on it went, momentum built to such a speed and strength that Sam, alarmed, tried frantic'ly to reach for branches of the nearby oak, but failed to get the leverage he needed now to avoid its frenzied, maddened surge; He yelled in terrifying pain as he was pinned against the trunk and gored relentlessly by this unreal, unreasoning monster that he'd fed and nurtured from a calf; The blood was spurting forth as sweat and slime and slaver from the bull was intermixed with gore, and bones were crushed till Samuel Crumpler's broken frame was tossed into the air, now cruelly scythed and crunched beyond all comprehension. His sorrowing widow and nine sons and daughters saw him laid to rest a few days later in the Village Churchyard, knowing that local history had been made at his expense for trusting that young bull and lowering his guard. Samuel Crumpler, wheelwright, carpenter and sometime farmer died, aged fifty-five, in 1849; a kind and strong and gallant, some say foolish, family man.
Samuel Crumpler's Oak Tree, Old Park, Lytchett Matravers
See also: SY9295 : The Giant and the Dwarf A COUNTRY TRAGEDY By Beau Parke Samuel Crumpler paid the price for being so nice and trusting with his bull; He walked the field that blistering Summer's day whilst checking acreage and gauging chores unmindful of his young and powerful charge. Then suddenly the animal took pace and rushed and roared and snorted t'wards his face, whilst Sam stepped back, yet still believed the bull was easy to contain: But on it went, momentum built to such a speed and strength that Sam, alarmed, tried frantic'ly to reach for branches of the nearby oak, but failed to get the leverage he needed now to avoid its frenzied, maddened surge; He yelled in terrifying pain as he was pinned against the trunk and gored relentlessly by this unreal, unreasoning monster that he'd fed and nurtured from a calf; The blood was spurting forth as sweat and slime and slaver from the bull was intermixed with gore, and bones were crushed till Samuel Crumpler's broken frame was tossed into the air, now cruelly scythed and crunched beyond all comprehension. His sorrowing widow and nine sons and daughters saw him laid to rest a few days later in the Village Churchyard, knowing that local history had been made at his expense for trusting that young bull and lowering his guard. Samuel Crumpler, wheelwright, carpenter and sometime farmer died, aged fifty-five, in 1849; a kind and strong and gallant, some say foolish, family man.
The Giant and the Dwarf This veteran Oak tree is dwarfed by its infant neighbour. It soaks up the negative energy emitted by the pylons. For more information about this oak tree, see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5129861">SY9295 : Samuel Crumpler's Oak Tree, Old Park, Lytchett Matravers</a>.
The Giant and the Dwarf
This veteran Oak tree is dwarfed by its infant neighbour. It soaks up the negative energy emitted by the pylons. For more information about this oak tree, see SY9295 : Samuel Crumpler's Oak Tree, Old Park, Lytchett Matravers.
Old Direction Sign - Signpost by High Street, Lytchett Matravers Annulus and bar finial - 4 arms; Dorset halo with NGR by the UC road, in parish of Lytchett Matravers (Purbeck District), Lytchett Matravers, junction of High Street with Limekiln Road, on verge. Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: DO_SY9495A
Old Direction Sign - Signpost by High Street, Lytchett Matravers
Annulus and bar finial - 4 arms; Dorset halo with NGR by the UC road, in parish of Lytchett Matravers (Purbeck District), Lytchett Matravers, junction of High Street with Limekiln Road, on verge. Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: DO_SY9495A
Direction Sign – Signpost on the B3075 in Morden parish Located on the north side of the T junction of the B3075 and Colehill Road in Morden parish. 3 arms and cap finial. See also <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/294654" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/294654">Link</a>. Milestone Society National ID: DO_SY9197
Direction Sign – Signpost on the B3075 in Morden parish
Located on the north side of the T junction of the B3075 and Colehill Road in Morden parish. 3 arms and cap finial. See also Link. Milestone Society National ID: DO_SY9197
Direction Sign – Signpost on Colehill Road in Morden parish Located on the southwest side of the Y junction of Colehill Road and East Morden Drove in Morden parish. 3 arms and annulus finial. See also <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1848135" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1848135">Link</a>. Milestone Society National ID: DO_SY9197A
Direction Sign – Signpost on Colehill Road in Morden parish
Located on the southwest side of the Y junction of Colehill Road and East Morden Drove in Morden parish. 3 arms and annulus finial. See also Link. Milestone Society National ID: DO_SY9197A
Richard Drax's Opium Poppy Fields This is part of millionaire MP Richard Drax's estate just south of his palatial home Charborough Park. The poppies are grown to produce morphine. A lot of his wealth was gained through his ancestors running slave plantations in Jamaica and Barbados and he still owns the Barbados plantation. This was photographed from East Morden Drove.
Richard Drax's Opium Poppy Fields
This is part of millionaire MP Richard Drax's estate just south of his palatial home Charborough Park. The poppies are grown to produce morphine. A lot of his wealth was gained through his ancestors running slave plantations in Jamaica and Barbados and he still owns the Barbados plantation. This was photographed from East Morden Drove.
Anti Slavery Protest at Richard Drax's Estate This was taken at Boar Hill Lodge, one of the gateways into Charborough Park the home of millionaire MP Richard Drax. The police van and police were preventing the protestors from going further than the gate. Much of Richard Drax's wealth was obtained through his ancestors running slave plantations in Jamaica and Barbados.
Anti Slavery Protest at Richard Drax's Estate
This was taken at Boar Hill Lodge, one of the gateways into Charborough Park the home of millionaire MP Richard Drax. The police van and police were preventing the protestors from going further than the gate. Much of Richard Drax's wealth was obtained through his ancestors running slave plantations in Jamaica and Barbados.
Prepared field and woodland off the B3075
Prepared field and woodland off the B3075
Tractor at work near Charborough Lodge
Tractor at work near Charborough Lodge
B3075 towards Marsh Bridge
B3075 towards Marsh Bridge
Field off the B3075
Field off the B3075
Minor road near Almer The minor road passes the entrance to the Drax estate. There is an Ordnance Survey bench mark on the wall angle nearest the camera.
Minor road near Almer
The minor road passes the entrance to the Drax estate. There is an Ordnance Survey bench mark on the wall angle nearest the camera.
Bench Mark, East Morden The bench mark is on the south west angle of the wall. For a wider view of the wall <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2306373">SY9197 : Minor road near Almer</a> and for further information on the bench mark and others in the area <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm37280" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm37280">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> A bench mark is an Ordnance Survey arrowhead sign found on walls, bridges, churches and specially erected triangulation pillars where the altitude above sea-level has been accurately measured by surveyors. The arrowhead points to a horizontal line above it which marks the exact altitude.
Bench Mark, East Morden
The bench mark is on the south west angle of the wall. For a wider view of the wall SY9197 : Minor road near Almer and for further information on the bench mark and others in the area LinkExternal link A bench mark is an Ordnance Survey arrowhead sign found on walls, bridges, churches and specially erected triangulation pillars where the altitude above sea-level has been accurately measured by surveyors. The arrowhead points to a horizontal line above it which marks the exact altitude.
Stile and footpath, Lytchett Matravers The footpath is part of the 13 mile, Wareham Forest Way.
Stile and footpath, Lytchett Matravers
The footpath is part of the 13 mile, Wareham Forest Way.
The Church of St Mary the Virgin, Lytchett Matravers The church has its origins in the 13th century with restoration taking place in circa 1875. It is built of ironstone rubble.
The Church of St Mary the Virgin, Lytchett Matravers
The church has its origins in the 13th century with restoration taking place in circa 1875. It is built of ironstone rubble.
The Church of St Mary the Virgin, Lytchett Matravers The tower is the oldest part of the church dating from the 13th century. The remainder of the church was built circa 1500.
The Church of St Mary the Virgin, Lytchett Matravers
The tower is the oldest part of the church dating from the 13th century. The remainder of the church was built circa 1500.
Footpath, Lytchett Matravers The footpath takes walkers from the Church of St Mary the Virgin towards Peatons Farms and the main of the village.
Footpath, Lytchett Matravers
The footpath takes walkers from the Church of St Mary the Virgin towards Peatons Farms and the main of the village.
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Brock Hill is located at Grid Ref: SY9397 (Lat: 50.772568, Lng: -2.0988786)

Unitary Authority: Dorset

Police Authority: Dorset

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