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Nestling at the foot of the ancient Hill Fort of Eggarden, Powerstock is scattered over hills and dales with it's roots embedded before history was recorded. The village is completely pastoral and appears to be protected by a maze of deep lanes which once negotiated, reveal a gracious collection of orchards, gardens and enchanting cottages set at angles on a series of knolls. Interspersed here and there are the grander, stone built houses with mullioned windows, and deep doorways overwhich Wisteria climbs high.

To the south-east of the village is a large hilltop, here you will find the earthwork of Powerstock Castle . The castle was built in Norman times and was later converted into a Hunting lodge for King John who hunted in Powerstock Forest.

The parish church of St. Mary is of Norman structure which was largely rebuilt in the 1850's. It has a row of gargoyles-probably Norman-and on the door inside the South entrance is a beautiful 15th-century carving. The carving shows a King holding a staff and a woman giving bread to children. They are thought to be Good King Wenceslas and St. Elizabeth of Hungary.

In the churchyard, east of the path and south of the main door, is a rare survival. A 13th-century Dole Table from which in pre-reformation times charitable doles of bread were distributed to the poor.

Powerstock is a very English village, it is in the midst of fine pasture land, and it is not unusual for your car to be held-up whilst a local farmer moves his cattle from one field to another. Should you stop to stroll for a while you will chance upon two Wells. It is said that at certain times the water of the one well runs red, there is a local legend to this which I am sure the landlord of the local inn will be happy to chat about!

Other places you should visit are the stately homes of Kings Lacy House, Park and Garden and Sherbourne Castle. Travel a little further south and you will find the delightful town of Bridport and the magnificent West Dorset Heritage Coast.

Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.

Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner

Recommended attractions near Powerstock

The Nine Stones	(7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Golden Cap	(7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction W)	Pictures
Abbotsbury Gardens	(7.5 miles, 12.1 km, direction S)	Pictures
Abbotsbury Tithe Barn	(7.9 miles, 12.7 km, direction SE)	Pictures
St Catherine's Chapel	(8.0 miles, 12.8 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Abbotsbury Swannery	(8.3 miles, 13.4 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Abbotsbury Abbey	(8.3 miles, 13.4 km, direction SE)	Pictures
The Cerne Giant	(10.2 miles, 16.4 km, direction E)	Pictures
Maiden Castle	(10.7 miles, 17.2 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Chesil Beach	(10.8 miles, 17.5 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Forde Abbey	(11.0 miles, 17.7 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Lyme Regis Museum	(11.0 miles, 17.7 km, direction W)	Pictures
Dinosaurland	(11.0 miles, 17.8 km, direction W)	Pictures
Lyme Regis Marine Aquarium	(11.2 miles, 18.0 km, direction W)	Pictures
The Keep Military Museum	(11.3 miles, 18.2 km, direction E)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Powerstock

Netherbury, in the county of Dorset (3.6 miles, 5.7 km, direction NW)
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Bridport, in the county of Dorset (3.7 miles, 5.9 km, direction SW)
Bridport can be classed as having everything to please the holiday maker, it has a strong nautical atmosphere born of its long association with the sea, and its history as a flourishing rope making town during the great age of sailing ships.
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Beaminster, in the county of Dorset (4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction NW)
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Burton Bradstock, a Picturesque Village in the county of Dorset (4.4 miles, 7.1 km, direction S)
This in one of the most enchanting villages to be found along the sweeping Dorset coast. It has gorgeous little lanes where...
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West Bay, in the county of Dorset (4.8 miles, 7.7 km, direction SW)
West Bay nestles at the western end of spectacular Chesil Beach whose billions of pebbles have been a constant source of fascination for centuries.
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Pilsdon, in the county of Dorset (6.4 miles, 10.3 km, direction W)
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Seatown, in the county of Dorset (6.5 miles, 10.4 km, direction SW)
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Sydling St Nicholas, in the county of Dorset (7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction E)
This is a particularly scenic village lying deep in a chalk-stream valley between open downs. Every approach to it is beautiful, whether crossing the hills from Cerne Abbas or Maiden Newton, or coming up the waters of the River Cerne between meadows flooded with spring lambs and ponies.
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Abbotsbury, a Picturesque Village in the county of Dorset (7.8 miles, 12.6 km, direction SE)
Abbotsbury is a small picturesque and historic village in the county of Dorset.
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Melbury Osmond, in the county of Dorset (8.1 miles, 13.0 km, direction NE)
A long, winding lane, flanked by grassy banks covered in fern and wild flowers, leads to the picture postcard village of Melbury Osmond
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Charmouth, in the county of Dorset (9.6 miles, 15.4 km, direction W)
This pretty resort grew up in a gap of cliffs overlooking picturesque Lyme Bay. In the days prior to the motor car it was a...
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Cerne Abbas, in the county of Dorset (9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction E)
Famous for its huge chalk 'rude' giant, Cerne Abbas is a lovely ancient village in Dorset.
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Minterne Magna, in the county of Dorset (10.2 miles, 16.4 km, direction NE)
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Langton Herring, in the county of Dorset (10.5 miles, 17.0 km, direction SE)
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Lyme Regis, in the county of Dorset (11.2 miles, 18.0 km, direction W)
Almost the first thing you notice about this pleasant seaside resort, is the spaciousness of the town. The second, and nothing can prepare you for this, is the sheer scale of Lyme Bay with its splendid views towards the rugged sandstone cliffs west of Eype Mouth.
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Nearby travel help

Maiden Newton Station	(5.4 miles, 8.6 km, direction E)
Crewkerne Station	(8.6 miles, 13.8 km, direction NW)
M5 Junction 25	(24.0 miles, 38.6 km, direction NW)
M5 Junction 26	(26.1 miles, 42.0 km, direction NW)
Exeter Airport	(32.2 miles, 51.7 km, direction W)
Bournemouth Airport	(37.7 miles, 60.6 km, direction E)
Powerstock to London	(122.8 miles, 197.5 km, direction NE)

Hotels & Accommodation in Powerstock

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Powerstock center
Marquis Of Lorne	(0.4 miles, 0.7 km)
Bridge House, Beaminster	(3.7 miles, 6.0 km, direction NW)
Eype's Mouth Country Hotel	(5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction SW)
Summer Lodge Hotel	(6.3 miles, 10.1 km, direction NE)
The Manor Arms	(8.3 miles, 13.3 km, direction NW)
Fairwater Head Hotel	(10.7 miles, 17.2 km, direction W)
Little Court	(10.9 miles, 17.5 km, direction E)
The Wessex Royale Hotel	(11.5 miles, 18.5 km, direction E)
Kings Arms Hotel	(11.6 miles, 18.6 km, direction E)
Greystones Court Guest House	(11.9 miles, 19.2 km, direction N)
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