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Hole closes road towards naval man's monument

Galya DimitrovaSouth of England
News imageDorset Council The hole in the road surrounded by a fence. A road worker could be seen carrying more road barriers. There is a cone nearby as well, to which a cordon has been tied.Dorset Council
The local authority said repairs would be carried out in the new year

The country road that leads towards a popular monument has been closed after a large hole opened up in the tarmac a council has confirmed.

In a Facebook post, Dorset Council announced the emergency closure of the C112 near Martinstown, near Dorchester, which connects to the Hardy Monument.

It was built in 1844 in memory of Vice-Admiral Sir Thomas Masterman Hardy, Flag Captain of HMS Victory at the Battle of Trafalgar, and is a popular beauty spot with panoramic views of the county.

The local authority said repairs would be carried out in the new year.

News imageNational Trust A tall grey octagonal brick tower stands to the right of the picture overlooking rolling countryside. A sunset on the horizon has turned the sky orange and pink.National Trust
The monument was built in 1844 in memory of Vice-Admiral Sir Thomas Masterman Hardy

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