Toller Down facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Toller Down |
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Toller Down: rolling pastures above a misty valley looking towards Yeovil.
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 252 m (827 ft) |
| Prominence | 91 m (299 ft) |
| Parent peak | Lewesdon Hill |
| Geography | |
| Location | Dorset, England |
| Parent range | Dorset Downs |
| OS grid | ST518031 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 194 |
Toller Down is one of the highest hills in the county of Dorset, England. It stands 252 metres (about 827 feet) tall. This makes it a noticeable landmark in the area. The hill is located in the beautiful Dorset Downs region.
Where is Toller Down?
Toller Down is easy to find. It is only about 200 metres west of the main A356 road. This road connects the towns of Dorchester and Crewkerne. The very top of the hill, called the summit, is about 2 kilometres south of a small village named Corscombe.
Ancient Stones on the Hill
Near the top of Toller Down, you can find some interesting ancient stones. These are called standing stones, and they are known as the Hore Stones. They stand just north of the summit. You can see them close to where the A356 road meets a smaller road. Standing stones are often very old, placed there by people many centuries ago.
