`  == Studland Heath ==  I am very new to Wikipedia, so forgive me if this is the wrong way to contact you.   I just have to make it clear, that even with your own source, Studland and Godlingston heaths are NOT the primary inspiration for Egdon heath. (and I quote) ``In his Return of the Native, Hardy places the fictional Egdon Heath further west, but today it is here in Purbeck that we can best enjoy the uninterrupted vistas of gently undulating hills covered in purple heather he describes.``  This clearly shows that whilst you could describe the look of his blasted heath by comparing it to Studland and Godlingston, the heaths further west, (and from my own research and experience) specifically the heaths surrounding his birthplace at Higher Bockhampton (specifically Black, Duddle and Puddletown heaths), are his Main inspiration.  Further discussion is appreciated, but I have to say that the article should not be changed to show that Studland and Godlingston heaths were his primary inspiration.  Thank you.   Mike.`