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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
Dive into the forgotten tale of the 1216-17 siege and...
- Sherborne Old Castle
Originally a bishop’s palace, Sherborne Old Castle became...
- Fiddleford Manor
Opening Times: Open daily, 10am-6pm from April to October,...
- Stonehenge
Visit Stonehenge and hundreds of other historic places for...
- 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...
- Portland Castle
Overlooking Portland Harbour in Dorset stands one of Henry VIII's finest coastal forts, built in the early 1540s to protect against French and Spanish invasion. Today it provides a great day out for visitors and its audio tour, included in the admission price, tells of the castle's 450 year history and the part it played in the First and Second ...
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- 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
Maiden Castle in Dorset is one of the largest and most complex Iron Age hillforts in Europe – the size of 50 football pitches. Its huge multiple ramparts, mostly built in the 1st century BC, once protected hundreds of residents.
Discover an island, coastline and hidden gems. Explore a castle, cottages and houses. Dorset has everything you need for a fun filled visit.
Apr 21, 2021 · 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.
1 day ago · One of Britain's most iconic and evocative survivors of the English Civil War, partially demolished in 1646 by the Parliamentarians. A favourite haunt for adults and children alike, all ages are captivated by these romantic castle ruins with breathtaking views across Purbeck.
