Traditional county: Dorset · Unitary authority: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · Region: South West
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| Place | Hengistbury Head |
| Traditional County | Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Region | South West |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 50.720835 |
| Longitude | -1.777911 |
| Place Type | Suburban Area |
Hengistbury Head is a prominent headland located on the south coast of England, forming the eastern boundary of Poole Bay and situated immediately south of Christchurch Harbour, near the town of Christchurch in Dorset. This distinctive geographical feature is a designated Local Nature Reserve and a Site of Special Scientific Interest, known for its diverse habitats including heathland, woodland, and coastal cliffs. It serves as a vital green space and popular recreational area for the surrounding suburban communities, offering panoramic views and holding significant archaeological interest, including Iron Age earthworks. The headland plays a crucial role in protecting Christchurch Harbour from the open sea.
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Hengistbury Head is a suburban area in Dorset, England, United Kingdom, located in the South West region. It is situated at 50.720835°N, -1.777911°W.
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Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0.
| Page built | May 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |