Warren Hill, Bournemouth

Warren Hill is the elevated part of Hengistbury Head in Dorset, England, overlooking Christchurch to the North and dominating Poole Bay to the West.

With finds stretching back over 10,000 years,[1] it is a site of international importance in terms of its archaeology and is scheduled both as an Ancient Monument,[2] and a Local Nature Reserve.

[3] Wind-pruned hummocks of heather cover the plateau of the hill, which is accessible to walkers all year round providing excellent views of the surrounding area, as well as an interesting heathland ecosystem for students of nature.

[7] The hill's commanding view of the surroundings, coupled with an array of varied habitats nearby, provide the area with qualities appealing to both prehistoric and modern man.

[4][10] Much of the Head has been lost over the years due to the effects of sea, weather, and the removal of many "doggers" (ironstone boulders),[11] causing the loss of several bloomery hearths and a Mesolithic campsite.