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- Portland Castle
Overlooking Portland Harbour in Dorset stands one of Henry...
- Maiden Castle
Maiden Castle in Dorset is one of the largest and most...
- Dover Castle
Show your bus or train ticket, or bike helmet, at the point...
- History of Hadrian's Wall
Who built the wall? Hadrian’s Wall was built by the army of...
- Old Wardour Castle
Set in the peaceful Wiltshire countryside beside a lake, Old...
- Hurst Castle
English Heritage membership cannot be purchased at this site...
- Prices and Opening Times
Tickets are free for members. You can still book online if...
- Christchurch Castle and Norman House
The mound-top keep or great tower here was part of a large...
- Portland Castle
- Christchurch Castle and Norman House – Castle
- Kingston Russell Stone Circle – Stone Circle
- St Catherine’s Chapel, Abbotsbury – Chapel
- The Nine Stones, Winterbourne Abbas – Stone Circle
The castle remains include parts of the keep and the 12th century riverside chamber block or Norman House, a very early example of domestic architecture including a rare Norman chimney.
Late Neolithic or early Bronze Age circle of 18 fallen stones, on a hilltop overlooking Abbotsbury and the sea.
14th-century chapel overlooking Abbotsbury Abbey built by monks as a place of pilgrimage and retreat.
Now in a wooded glade, this small prehistoric circle of nine standing stones was made around 4,000 years ago. Also known as the Devil’s Nine Stones, the Nine Ladies, or Lady Williams and her Dog
The South East boasts a huge variety of English Heritage sites from behemoth castles to unique Roman sites and picturesque castles. Make the most of what this region and the rest of the country has to offer with an English Heritage Membership.
English Heritage looks after over 400 buildings, monuments, and locations of interest across the country. It can be hard to pick where to visit, so we've put together a handy guide to Dorset heritage sites that you can visit for free.
- Martha Griffiths
The south west of England is a treasure trove of rich history from awe-inspiring castles to captivating ancient remnants. Embark on a journey through this enchanting region and see what the rest of the country has to offer with an English Heritage Membership.
Dorset is home to many beautiful and inspirational National Trust locations. You'll find everything from an island paradise, ancient hill carvings and hidden gems, to a ruined castle, Italian inspired palace and the homes of literary giants Thomas Hardy and T.E. Lawrence.
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Jun 8, 2016 · Quintessentially English, Dorset brims with thatch-roof homes, winsome gardens, literary history, and ancient, fossil-rich beaches. By Hannah Sheinberg. June 08, 2016. • 6 min read.
