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Dorset's Old Harry Rocks: A Guide to the Natural Wonder

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Dorset's Old Harry Rocks: A Guide to the Natural Wonder

One of the most well-known sights on the South Coast, Old Harry, stands tall on Handfast Point at the southern end of Studland Bay.Old Harry Rocks are the common name for the chalk formations, but Old Harry actually refers to the single stack of chalk that is the furthest out at sea. Another stack known as Old Harry's Wife existed until 1896, but erosion caused her to fall into the water, leaving only a mound. The Old Harry rocks are just one of the many stunning natural features that line Dorset's coastline. These mysterious rocks tucked away on the coast,...

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