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St Catherine’s Hill, Dorset history

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Large numbers of Mesolithic tools and a few Paleolithic tools have been found on Ramsdown Hill. The presence of long barrows in the adjacent Stour valley demonstrates that Neolithic peoples were using the area.

20th century

During World War I a complete set of trenches were built on the hill including firing, communication and second line trenches . Soldiers were trained in trench warfare and construction there prior to being sent to Flanders . The area was also used during the Second World War, for tank driving practice .

Today

Today the hill is mainly used for leisure and educational activities, such as walking, jogging, cycling and horse riding . Dog walking in particular is popular with 70% of visitors using it for this purpose .

St Catherine’s Hill, Dorset toponymy

The hill takes its name from a chapel dedicated to St Catherine that once stood on its summit. The chapel was associated with nearby Christchurch Priory.

St Catherine’s Hill, Dorset geography / climate

St Catherine’s Hill, Ramsdown and Blackwater hills, comprise a three-mile long ridge which runs roughly north to south between the Avon and Stour valleys in Dorset. The 400 acre site is a mixture of woodland and heath and is part of a larger Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)

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Best St Catherine’s Hill, Dorset places to visit

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St Catherine’s Hill, Dorset has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied St Catherine’s Hill, Dorset’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo St Catherine’s Hill, Dorset’s information audio spots:

Townsend, Bournemouth Townsend is a area of Bournemouth, Dorset . It is located in the suburbs along the north eastern boundary of the town . The area is close to the Royal Bournemouth Hospital .

Strouden Park, Bournemouth Strouden Park is an area of Bournemouth, Dorset, England . It is located in the area of Stroud Park and is located on the coast of Dorset .

Purewell Purewell is an area of Christchurch, Dorset . Purewell was originally Purewell in the area of Dorset, but is now Purewell, and is located in Christchurch .

Winkton, Dorset Winkton is part of the civil parish of Burton and Winkton, in the district of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. The former airfield RAF Winkton was constructed nearby.

Christchurch Castle Christchurch Castle is located in Christchurch, Dorset, England. The earliest stonework has been dated to 1160. The castle’s site is inside the old Saxon burh dominating the River Avon’s lowest crossing. The Constable’s House is a rare and notable example of a Norman domestic dwelling.

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