Point Allerton, Hull, MA, USA
Owned By: Town of Hull
Point Allerton is a scenic spot in the Allerton Hill neighborhood of Hull, with a bench overlooking Massachusetts Bay.
Features
Allerton Hill is named for Isacc Allerton, a Mayflower passenger and the 1st Assistant Governor of Plymouth Colony. According to a historic marker on site, it was named in 1621 by an exploring party of Mayflower Pilgrims.
During the Revolutionary War, this spot was considered by General George Washington as a place to mount defenses to discourage ships from entering Boston Harbor. It is sometimes referred to as “Alderton Hill.”
This land is within the region of the Massachusett (or Massachuseuk). To learn more about local Native American tribes, we encourage you to interact with their members. The Massachusett tribe at Ponkapoag and the Mattakeeset band of the Massachusett share information on their websites.
Trail Description
A short gravel path leads to a bench overlooking the water.
Habitats and Wildlife
This scenic property overlooks Massachusetts Bay. According to the 2019 Hull Open Space Report, erosion as this spot has been severe. “Between 1847 and 1978, Allerton Point retreated 145 feet, an average rate of 1.11 feet per year.”
Historic Site: Yes
Park: Yes
Beach: No
Boat Launch: No
Lifeguards: No
Size: 0.5 acre
Hours: Dawn to Dusk
Parking: Roadside parking for 1 vehicle.
Cost: Free
Facilities:
One bench.
Dogs: Dogs must remain on leash. Scoop the poop!
Boat Ramp: No
ADA Access: No
Scenic Views: Yes
Waterbody/Watershed: Massachusetts Bay (Atlantic Ocean)