Historic Buildings in Dorset

Abbotsbury Abbey in the town of Abbotsbury, in the county of Dorset
Abbotsbury Abbey was founded in the 11th century by a Dane called Orca who was a follower of Cnut. The Abbey dominated the town...
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Athelhampton House in the town of Athelhampton, in the county of Dorset
Athelhampton House is a fine example of a 15th Century house nestling in deepest Dorset. The gardens are now once more a pleasant...
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Clouds Hill in the town of Wareham, in the county of Dorset
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Corfe Castle in the town of Corfe Castle, in the county of Dorset
Standing in lofty splendour above the chimney pots of the village with the roaring ocean lapping the cliffs to the other side of...
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Hardy's Cottage in the town of Higher Bockhampton, in the county of Dorset
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Highcliffe Castle in the town of Highcliffe, in the county of Dorset
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Kingston Lacy in the town of Wimborne Minster, in the county of Dorset
Set in 250 acres of spectacular parkland landscaped in the latter half of the 18th century and now roamed by a herd of Red Devon...
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Max Gate in the town of Dorchester, in the county of Dorset
Home of novelist and poet Thomas Hardy.
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Portland Bill Lighthouse in the town of Portland, in the county of Dorset
Erected in 1906, Portland Bill Lighthouse with 153 steps to the top makes a challenging guided tour but the spectacular view of...
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Roman Town House in the town of Dorchester, in the county of Dorset
The Roman Town House was a discovery of the 1930's. From excavations beneath the ground came a rich feast of Roman history that...
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White Mill in the town of Sturminster Marshall, in the county of Dorset
The White Mill is an attraction in the delightful village of Sturminster Marshall. The cornmill occupies a site recorded in...
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