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.
There are sections on the fine nearby beaches
as well as 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.