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St. John the Baptist, Reedham

Reedham

in the county of Norfolk

Pictures of Evershot

a Picturesque Village in the county of Dorset

About Evershot

Evershot is a pretty village and is considered to be the heart of Thomas Hardy's Wessex, famous for its inclusion in much of his famous literature such as the novel 'Tess of the d’Urbervilles' where it is referred to as 'Evershed'.

The village, which is the second highest village in the county of Dorset, has changed little since Hardy's time, and if you are familiar with his works and wish to visit some of the places associated with Hardy and his works, then Evershot is the ideal place to visit.

Interesting & Historical Facts about Evershot

Evershot is famous for its strong associations with Thomas Hardy, the English novelist and poet.

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Melbury Osmond (3 Pictures) a Picturesque Village in the county of Dorset

(2.0 miles, 3.3 km, direction N of Evershot)

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Sydling St Nicholas (22 Pictures) a Picturesque Village in the county of Dorset

(4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction SE of Evershot)

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Minterne Magna (22 Pictures) in the county of Dorset

(5.3 miles, 8.6 km, direction E of Evershot)

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Cerne Abbas (68 Pictures) a Picturesque Village in the county of Dorset

(6.0 miles, 9.7 km, direction E of Evershot)

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Sherborne (111 Pictures) a Historic Market Town in the county of Dorset

(8.7 miles, 13.9 km, direction NE of Evershot)

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Cerne Giant in Cerne Abbas, Dorset.

Cerne Abbas Giant (2 Pictures)

(6.2 miles, 9.9 km, direction E)

This magnificent figure cut into the turf of a chalk hillside is best viewed from the north of the village. He is known as "The.....

Sherborne Abbey at night

Sherborne Abbey (7 Pictures)

(8.3 miles, 13.4 km, direction NE)

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Sherborne Castle (80 Pictures)

(8.7 miles, 14.0 km, direction NE)

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Montacute House (68 Pictures)

(9.1 miles, 14.7 km, direction NW)

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The Nine Stones, Stone Circle in Winterbourne Abbas, Dorset

The Nine Stones (1 Pictures)

(9.3 miles, 15.0 km, direction S)

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The Keep Military Museum, Dorchester. Dorset

The Keep Military Museum (15 Pictures)

(11.1 miles, 17.8 km, direction SE)

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The Roman Town House, Dorchester, Dorset

Roman Town House (1 Pictures)

(11.1 miles, 17.9 km, direction SE)

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