Hengistbury Head

History and Geology

Hengistbury Head is a scenic headland
near Bournemouth, Dorset, England

This website outlines her structure, her long rich
history and the continuing fight against erosion
that threatens this coast. There are now sections on
Stanpit Marsh and Steamer Point, which with
Hengistbury Head form an integral set
of nature reserves around Christchurch
Harbour and are all designated
Sites of Special Scientific Interest ( SSSI ).