The Clump Traditional Geocache

This is the 3rd cache at the top of the hill. There is a prize for the first to find. we hope you have enjoyed your walk and the view from here any issues with these caches please message me

                                             ELDERTON CLUMP

The most prominent landmark in the district is Elderton clump. It is a group of pine trees on the highest point of West Down, and it is clearly visible from most parts of the area. It was obviously a place of some importance in prehistoric times, since there are many round barrows, all of which have been excavated and any material from them is in a local museum.

Elderton Clump was also the meeting place of a number of prehistoric tracks, and the Roman road to Dorchester passes close by,

There is also much other evidence of intensive occupation during Iron Age and Roman times.

The clump also marks the boundary between Winterborne Kingston and Bere Regis