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Cerne Abbas, Dorset

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Mention the name 'Cerne Abbas' and most people will immediately think of the Cerne Abbas Giant, a huge figure of a man carved into a hillside overlooking this beautiful Dorset village. The giant may date to the Roman period. There is much more to see in Cerne Abbas, however. The ruins of 10th century Cerne Abbey stand beside a winding river. Though much of the abbey is gone, a fine gatehouse, guest house, and tithe barn remain. A few steps away from the abbey is an ancient holy well dedicated to St Augustine. The 13th century church of St Mary is well worth a visit. Just opposite the church stand a row of Tudor cottages. Taken as a whole, Cerne Abbas rates a 'Don't Miss' designation for anyone interested in British heritage.
Cerne Abbas, Dorset, England

About Cerne Abbas
Attraction Type: Village
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OS ST 6720 0015
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Nearest Attractions Cerne Abbas Giant - 1 miles (Prehistoric) Minterne Gardens - 2.6 miles (Garden) Wolfeton House - 5 miles (Historic House) Hardy's Cottage - 5.9 miles (Historic Property) Max Gate - 5.9 miles (Historic Property) Dorset County Museum - 6 miles (Museum) Keep Military Museum of Devon and Dorset - 6 miles (Museum) Tutankhamun Exhibition - 6 miles (Museum)

Nearest Towns and Villages Batcombe - 4.3 miles away Charminster - 4.7 miles away Toller Fratrum - 5.8 miles away Stinsford - 6 miles away Puddletown - 6.2 miles away Dorchester - 6.3 miles away Toller Porcorum - 7.4 miles away Tolpuddle - 8.1 miles away

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Great Coombe - 3.3 miles from Cerne Abbas Alton Pancras, Dorset Sleeps: 8 Stay from: £500

Crowthorne - 3.3 miles from Cerne Abbas Alton Pancras, Dorset Sleeps: 8 Stay from: £575

Little Coombe - 3.3 miles from Cerne Abbas Alton Pancras, Dorset Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £335

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Nearest Hotels

Chapel House - 2.9 miles from Cerne Abbas Buckland Newton, Dorset Stay from: £70.00

Summer Hill House - 3.6 miles from Cerne Abbas Charminster, Dorset Stay from: £65.00

The Royal Yeoman - 4.1 miles from Cerne Abbas Grimstone, Somerset Stay from: £49.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

The Brace of Pheasants - 2.8 miles from Cerne Abbas Buckland Newton, Dorset From: £65.00

The Fox Inn - 6 miles from Cerne Abbas Dorchester, Dorset From: £40.00

The Fox at Ansty - 6.3 miles from Cerne Abbas Hilton, Dorset From: £40.00

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Dorchester
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