Why this matters
Dunkery Hill, near Cutcombe in Somerset, rises to approximately 527 metres and is the highest point in the Mendip Hills, composed mainly of Carboniferous limestone. It is historically significant as a Neolithic and Bronze Age ceremonial site, with a long barrow and hill fort nearby, and is associated with local legends of hidden treasure and ancient spirits.
What is recorded here
A named place photographed at this map point in Somerset.