071 GPS 2020-08-22, 9 Dorset & Somerset BCQs

by Mark Worthington
1 year ago
Near Pen Selwood, GB

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071 BCQ Ride 033, 9 Dorset & Somerset BCQs, 22-08-20, 2020 Stanforth Skyelander, On Road, 130.6 Miles, 3190m Ascent, 3% Average Gradient, Malc

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GPS 2020-08-22, 9 Dorset & Somerset BCQs

BCQ041 Sturminster Newton
GR OS 194 ST 785 140, Oct 2010
On the White Hart Inn by the Market Place there is a CTC "Winged Wheel" plaque. What word is inscribed on the top of the plaque? Note: The Property has been sold and is being re-developed (?A Burger Restaurant?). Please advise if the Checkpoint is removed.
HEADQUARTERS

BCQ043 Milton Abbas
GR OS 194 ST 798 023, Oct 2010
The Abbey is on private land. Approach via the public right of way on the east side of the lake from the village. What are the two groups of three letters either side of the Abbey porch doorway?
CHI
EHF

BCQ045 Cerne Abbas
GR OS 194 ST 665 013, Oct 2010
Stand in front of the main door of the church, in Abbey Street. What object do you see to its left, and who does the object to its right commemorate?
Stocks
Hugh Reynolds, Headmaster Cerne Abbas

BCQ042 Hardy Monument
GR OS 194 SY 613 875, Oct 2010
Inscription on the stone seat a few yards to the south-east of the Monument to Sir Thomas Masterman Hardy. In whose memory was this stone seat given?
Lt Col William Digby Oswald DSO

BCQ046 Beaminster
GR OS 193 ST 480 014, Oct 2010
By whom was the memorial to Elizabeth Julia Robinson of Parnham in the Market Cross in The Square erected?
Vincent Joseph Robinson

BCQ032 Ham Hill Country Park
GR OS 193 ST 478 168, Oct 2010
At the top of the hill at the road junction is a disused drinking fountain. What event does it commemorate?
The Silver Jubilee of
His Majesty King George V
6 May 1935

BCQ033 Ashcott
GR OS 141 ST 448 396, Jan 2020
To the north east of the village of Ashcott is a National Trust car park at Ashcott Corner. Adjacent is a topograph of the surrounding area. In whose memory was it provided?

Email from Stephen: the grid ref is very wrong. I think it is meant to be ST 467 350, at the Walton Hill NT car park.
No Answer available at the time, as the Question was incorrect. It should be "South of the village of Walton at Walton Hill is a National Trust car park. Adjacent is a topograph of the surrounding area. In whose memory was it provided?". In this case, the answer is Thompson and Esther Clothier of Street

BCQ031 Ebbor Gorge
GR OS 141 ST 519 485, Apr 2019
How many pillars support the shelter roof over the information point near the entrance?
8

BCQ034 Penselwood
GR OS 183 ST 756 314, Jan 2020
In the end wall of the village hall, near the church gate, is a carved stone feature midway between the roof apex and window. Briefly describe it.
An owl with outstretched wings