Hambury Tout

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Hambury Tout
Hambury Tout from hills above Lulworth Cove - geograph.org.uk - 432348.jpg
Hambury Tout seen from Bindon Hill on the eastern side of Lulworth Cove
Highest point
Elevation 134 m (440 ft) [1]
Geography
Location Dorset, England
Parent range Purbeck Hills
OS grid SY815802
Topo map OS Landranger 194

Hambury Tout is a large chalk hill by the coast near Lulworth, Dorset, England. [2] It overlooks Lulworth Cove to the west. Hambury Tout is the site of an ancient burial mound. [3]

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References

  1. Ordnance Survey Landranger 1:50,000 map series, No. 194.
  2. "Lulworth Cove - Discussion and Encyclopedia Article. Who is Lulworth Cove? What is Lulworth Cove? Where is Lulworth Cove? Definition of Lulworth Cove. Meaning of Lulworth Cove". Archived from the original on 27 July 2011. Retrieved 5 March 2010.
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